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:		7500
Packet Code Number:		1A07500WI
Harvest date:		12/11/2016
Received as:		Dry capsule
Date Received:		12/11/2016
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of white paper. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. Seed is medium tan to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Small seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have small sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		89%
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:		7524
Packet Code Number:		1A07524VK
Harvest date:		02/15/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/15/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is bright orange-yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated yellow embryos centrally located which are 2/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		90%
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