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:		6359
Packet Code Number:		1A06359OF
Harvest date:		04/19/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/23/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is dark brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are short-rice shaped, straight, and have medium sized oval pale embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		100%
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:		6398
Packet Code Number:		1A06398MS
Harvest date:		05/06/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/10/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are irregularly shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized egg-shaped brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		6447
Packet Code Number:		1A06447KV
Harvest date:		05/31/2012
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/06/2012
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is brown to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are irregularly shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated very pale embryos centrally located. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		94%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers