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:		5197
Packet Code Number:		1A05197GX
Harvest date:		06/03/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/12/2008
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 off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long, straight, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped greenish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		84%
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:		5198
Packet Code Number:		1A05198GW
Harvest date:		06/07/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/12/2008
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 off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5197.