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:		5558
Packet Code Number:		1A05558TA
Harvest date:		01/31/2009
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/26/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are short-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval yellowish-green embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
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:		5559
Packet Code Number:		1A05559SZ
Harvest date:		01/31/2009
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		03/26/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is orange-yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5558.