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:		5608
Packet Code Number:		1A05608RC
Harvest date:		05/16/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/23/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet was received in tissue-like paper Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized oval greenish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		84%
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:		5609
Packet Code Number:		1A05609RB
Harvest date:		05/17/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/23/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet was received in tissue-like paper 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 5608.
Seed Assay Number:		5610
Packet Code Number:		1A05610RA
Harvest date:		05/17/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/23/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet was received in tissue-like paper 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 5608