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:		7617
Packet Code Number:		1A07617RV
Harvest date:		04/27/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		15%
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:		7618
Packet Code Number:		1A07618RU
Harvest date:		05/09/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		05/18/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was folded wax paper. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos toward the pointed end which nearly fill the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		50%
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