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:		4889
Packet Code Number:		1A04889ST
Harvest date:		09/11/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/17/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which completely fill the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		70%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Todd Durboraw
Seed Assay Number:		4890
Packet Code Number:		1A04890SS
Harvest date:		09/11/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/17/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in, it was sifted to remove. Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 4889.