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:		7274
Packet Code Number:		1A07274FA
Harvest date:		09/08/2015
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/14/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		0.25
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has a few tiny bits of capsule debris mixed in. Seed is white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Only a small quantity of seed was received. Moderately small seeds are long and thin, and have no embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		0%
Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Cameron Groh
Seed Assay Number:		7299
Packet Code Number:		1A07299EB
Harvest date:		09/08/2015
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/29/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		0.75
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of printer paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long and thin, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		0%
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