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:		8375
Packet Code Number:		1A08375OR
Harvest date:		07/15/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has some dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
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:		8376
Packet Code Number:		1A08376OQ
Harvest date:		07/15/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8377
Packet Code Number:		1A08377OP
Harvest date:		07/15/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8378
Packet Code Number:		1A08378OO
Harvest date:		07/15/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8379
Packet Code Number:		1A08379ON
Harvest date:		07/23/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8380
Packet Code Number:		1A08380OM
Harvest date:		07/23/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
Number of Capsules Combined:		1
Comments:		Packet received was a folded coffee filter. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is tan to the naked eye, and free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8381
Packet Code Number:		1A08381OL
Harvest date:		07/23/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
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 free flowing. Medium sized seeds are windsock shaped, irregularly curved, and have no embryos.
Dark enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Bright enclosures in the seed are trapped air bubbles. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers
Seed Assay Number:		8382
Packet Code Number:		1A08382OK
Harvest date:		07/23/2020
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		08/19/2020
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 free flowing. Seed appears to be similar to that in assay 8375.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with transmitted light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Phyllis Meyers