Wheat seed production
US11849686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01H6/542
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention describes a new method to generate wheat seed. The process involves the delivery of pollen of the male parent at will, as available either in a preserved pollen bank, or using real-time collection from male plants as they become available. Desired pollen is delivered to fertile females during the period when viable pollen from the females and locally proximal unrelated plants is not being released. The delivered male pollen is in such amounts and fortuitously timed that it preferentially pollinates the females. Such fortuitous timing may involve the intentional application of pollen to females a day or two prior to female parent pollen becoming viable, and/or during several periods wherein female parent pollen and/or other proximal plant pollen is not being shed.
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