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:		8140
Packet Code Number:		1A08140XS
Harvest date:		08/26/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/29/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have medium sized elongated brown embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		32%
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:		8141
Packet Code Number:		1A08141XR
Harvest date:		08/26/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/29/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, somewhat curved, and have medium sized elongated brown embryos toward the pointed end which are 1/2 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		26%
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:		8142
Packet Code Number:		1A08142XQ
Harvest date:		08/26/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/29/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8140.
Seed Assay Number:		8143
Packet Code Number:		1A08143XP
Harvest date:		08/26/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/29/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8140.