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:		5716
Packet Code Number:		1A05716MY
Harvest date:		09/02/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/02/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are oar shaped, straight, and have moderately small sized teardrop-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/8 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		92%
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:		5717
Packet Code Number:		1A05717MX
Harvest date:		09/02/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/02/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 5716.