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:		6164
Packet Code Number:		1A06164VS
Harvest date:		05/23/2011
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/23/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are oar shaped, straight, and have moderately small sized round brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/6 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost Bright enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Amber Kost
Seed Assay Number:		6165
Packet Code Number:		1A06165VR
Harvest date:		05/23/2011
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/23/2011
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 6164.