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:		5644
Packet Code Number:		1A05644PS
Harvest date:		06/16/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/19/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is bright orange-yellow to the naked eye. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the vial. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5645
Packet Code Number:		1A05645PR
Harvest date:		06/16/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/19/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is bright orange-yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the vial. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5646
Packet Code Number:		1A05646PQ
Harvest date:		06/16/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/19/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. This seed was much less brightly colored than the other two packets.
Photo is of dry seed in the vial. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost