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:		7778
Packet Code Number:		1A07778LQ
Harvest date:		01/01/2018
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		01/06/2018
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule on stem Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Large seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have large sized teardrop-shaped brown embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		38%
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:		7779
Packet Code Number:		1A07779LP
Harvest date:		01/01/2018
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		01/06/2018
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule on stem Capsule appears clean and intact. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 7780.
Seed Assay Number:		7780
Packet Code Number:		1A07780LO
Harvest date:		01/01/2018
Received as:		Green capsule
Date Received:		01/06/2018
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Capsule on stem Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have medium sized teardrop-shaped pale embryos centrally located which are 1/4 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		41%
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