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:		4826
Packet Code Number:		1A04826VE
Harvest date:		07/04/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/11/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long and thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay
Seed Assay Number:		4827
Packet Code Number:		1A04827VD
Harvest date:		07/04/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/11/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long and very thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay
Seed Assay Number:		4828
Packet Code Number:		1A04828VC
Harvest date:		07/04/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/11/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long and very thin, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Ken Shay