Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.

Seed Assay Number:		4669
Packet Code Number:		1A04669BF
Harvest date:		03/18/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/22/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Moderately large seeds are long, straight, and have moderately small sized irregularly-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin
Seed Assay Number:		4712
Packet Code Number:		1A04712ZO
Harvest date:		03/22/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/23/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		3
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is light tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are irregularly shaped, and have small sized irregularly-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		96%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin