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:		5318
Packet Code Number:		1A05318CG
Harvest date:		08/08/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/15/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. 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
Seed Assay Number:		5360
Packet Code Number:		1A05360AQ
Harvest date:		09/08/2008
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/16/2008
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long, 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