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:		5226
Packet Code Number:		1A05226FU
Harvest date:		06/30/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/30/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
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:		5266
Packet Code Number:		1A05266EG
Harvest date:		07/18/2008
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		07/18/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Seeds have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Powell