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:		4756
Packet Code Number:		1A04756XW
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 had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Moderately small seeds are balloons, one pointed end, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
Estimated percent good, by volume:		100%
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:		4757
Packet Code Number:		1A04757XV
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 had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4756.
Seed Assay Number:		4758
Packet Code Number:		1A04758XU
Harvest date:		05/20/2007
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		05/20/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4756.
Seed Assay Number:		4759
Packet Code Number:		1A04759XT
Harvest date:		05/20/2007
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		05/20/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4756.