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:		7207
Packet Code Number:		1A07207HP
Harvest date:		04/03/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/10/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors. Some debris is present. Seed is pale orange to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Color and dry seed appearance suggests that embryos are present.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Additional Photos     Packet 4/14/2015
Seed Assay Number:		7210
Packet Code Number:		1A07210HM
Harvest date:		04/08/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/17/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		2
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsules had split and their contents have made contact with the exteriors. Some small debris was mixed in with the seed, it was removed as much as possible. Seed is light orange to the naked eye. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Tiny seeds are short-rice shaped. Dry exam appears to show embryos.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Seed Assay Number:		7211
Packet Code Number:		1A07211HL
Harvest date:		04/12/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/17/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is light orange to the naked eye. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Tiny seeds are short-rice shaped. Dry exam appears to show embryos.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Seed Assay Number:		7219
Packet Code Number:		1A07219HD
Harvest date:		04/18/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/25/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Tiny seeds are short-rice shaped, and have tiny sized yellow embryos which nearly fill the seed.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Seed Assay Number:		7220
Packet Code Number:		1A07220HC
Harvest date:		04/20/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/25/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior, material sifted to remove debris. Seed is yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Tiny seeds are short-rice shaped. Dry exam appears to show embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		91%
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Seed Assay Number:		7221
Packet Code Number:		1A07221HB
Harvest date:		04/22/2015
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		04/27/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded filter paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior, material sifted to remove debris. Seed is yellow-orange to the naked eye, and very clumpy. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it. Dry exam appears to show embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		83%
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh