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:		5488
Packet Code Number:		1A05488VS
Harvest date:		01/27/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/27/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5489
Packet Code Number:		1A05489VR
Harvest date:		01/27/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/27/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have no embryos.
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5490
Packet Code Number:		1A05490VQ
Harvest date:		01/27/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		01/27/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5489.