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:		7283
Packet Code Number:		1A07283ER
Harvest date:		09/17/2015
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/22/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of white paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is golden to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are long-rice shaped, irregularly curved, and have small sized egg-shaped pale yellow embryos centrally located.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		96%
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
Additional Photos     Packet 10/2/2015
Seed Assay Number:		7291
Packet Code Number:		1A07291EJ
Harvest date:		09/25/2015
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		10/02/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of white paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Small seeds are short-rice shaped, straight, and have small sized egg-shaped very pale embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		86%
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