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:		7741
Packet Code Number:		1A07741NB
Harvest date:		10/23/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/15/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has a small amount of dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		45%
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:		7742
Packet Code Number:		1A07742NA
Harvest date:		10/23/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		11/15/2017
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has a small amount of dark debris mixed in. Seed is off-white to the naked eye, and somewhat clumpy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized elongated brownish-yellow embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		49%
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:		7768
Packet Code Number:		1A07768MA
Harvest date:		12/05/2017
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/22/2017
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 very clumpy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have medium sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed. Seeds with bad or no embryos are much smaller.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		83%
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