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:		5098
Packet Code Number:		1A05098KS
Harvest date:		03/27/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/27/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately large seeds are long, straight, and have medium sized elongated pale yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/6 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		92%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell
Seed Assay Number:		5338
Packet Code Number:		1A05338BM
Harvest date:		08/30/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/30/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5098.
Seed Assay Number:		5366
Packet Code Number:		1A05366AK
Harvest date:		09/10/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/10/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5098.
Seed Assay Number:		5367
Packet Code Number:		1A05367AJ
Harvest date:		09/12/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/12/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5098.
Seed Assay Number:		5375
Packet Code Number:		1A05375AB
Harvest date:		09/25/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/25/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5098.