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:		7398
Packet Code Number:		1A07398AG
Harvest date:		02/07/2016
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/20/2016
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		6%
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
Seed Assay Number:		7399
Packet Code Number:		1A07399AF
Harvest date:		02/07/2016
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/20/2016
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed when present. The seed is mixed with a large quantity of spores, however.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		1%
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