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:		8168
Packet Code Number:		1A08168WQ
Harvest date:		09/17/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		09/26/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is pale yellow to the naked eye, and somewhat fluffy. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have moderately small sized elongated pale embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		62%
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:		8220
Packet Code Number:		1A08220UQ
Harvest date:		09/23/2019
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		12/02/2019
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Moderately small seeds are windsock shaped, sometimes curved, and have small sized elongated brown embryos centrally located which are 1/3 the length of the seed.
Seeds that appeared to have good embryos, by count:		60%
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