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:		4753
Packet Code Number:		1A04753XZ
Harvest date:		05/20/2007
Received as:		Yellow capsule
Date Received:		05/20/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are balloons, and have medium sized egg-shaped yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		100%
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay
Seed Assay Number:		4755
Packet Code Number:		1A04755XX
Harvest date:		05/20/2007
Received as:		Yellow capsule
Date Received:		05/20/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is golden to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4753.