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:		7598
Packet Code Number:		1A07598SO
Harvest date:		04/12/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/27/2017
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 no embryos.
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:		7599
Packet Code Number:		1A07599SN
Harvest date:		04/12/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/27/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Capsule had split and its contents have made contact with its exterior. 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 greenish yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
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
Seed Assay Number:		7600
Packet Code Number:		1A07600SM
Harvest date:		04/12/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/27/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
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:		7601
Packet Code Number:		1A07601SL
Harvest date:		04/12/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/27/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. 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 greenish yellow embryos centrally located which nearly fill the seed.
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
Seed Assay Number:		7602
Packet Code Number:		1A07602SK
Harvest date:		04/12/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		04/27/2017
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 no embryos.
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:		7614
Packet Code Number:		1A07614RY
Harvest date:		05/08/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/17/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. 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 greenish yellow embryos toward the pointed end which nearly fill the seed.
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
Seed Assay Number:		7615
Packet Code Number:		1A07615RX
Harvest date:		05/08/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/17/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. 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 greenish yellow embryos centrally located which are 3/4 the length of the seed.
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
Seed Assay Number:		7616
Packet Code Number:		1A07616RW
Harvest date:		05/08/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/17/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
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:		7639
Packet Code Number:		1A07639QZ
Harvest date:		05/16/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		06/09/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded piece of white paper. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and fluffy. Moderately small seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have small sized elongated pale embryos toward the pointed end which are 2/3 the length of the seed when present.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		3%