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:		5780
Packet Code Number:		1A05780KM
Harvest date:		11/02/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/12/2009
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Material appears to be capsule debris only, but has been sown in case there is any seed.
Seed Assay Number:		5781
Packet Code Number:		1A05781KL
Harvest date:		11/06/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/12/2009
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. 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 packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		5782
Packet Code Number:		1A05782KK
Harvest date:		11/06/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/12/2009
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.
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:		5783
Packet Code Number:		1A05783KJ
Harvest date:		11/06/2009
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/12/2009
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. 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 packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost