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:		7286
Packet Code Number:		1A07286EO
Harvest date:		09/27/2015
Received as:		Yellow capsule
Date Received:		09/30/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a small letter envelope. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and fluffy. Medium sized seeds are long-rice shaped, 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
Additional Photos     Capsule 10/1/2015
Seed Assay Number:		7287
Packet Code Number:		1A07287EN
Harvest date:		09/27/2015
Received as:		Yellow capsule
Date Received:		09/30/2015
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a small letter envelope. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 7286.
Photo is of seed and placental tubes in the capsule. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Additional Photos     Capsule 10/1/2015