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:		7091
Packet Code Number:		1A07091MB
Harvest date:		07/16/2014
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/26/2014
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a sterile, sealed packet, one side made of clear plastic, the other out of paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Small seeds are irregularly shaped, one pointed end, and have small sized elongated amber-colored embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Hulst Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Lacey Hulst
Additional Photos     Packet 7/28/2014
Seed Assay Number:		7092
Packet Code Number:		1A07092MA
Harvest date:		07/16/2014
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		07/26/2014
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a sterile, sealed packet, one side made of clear plastic, the other out of paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is golden brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken, but appears to be similar to that in assay 7091.
Additional Photos     Packet 7/28/2014