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Method and instrument for the preparation of pollen for cryogenic storage

US5596838A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1994
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N3/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and instrument for the preparation of pollen and the development of a pollen bank for breeding purposes. More specifically, the invention relates to a method and instrument that permits pollen to be cryogenically stored in a viable state. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of employing a heat or water or pressure related measurement to determine the readiness of the pollen for cryogenic storage.

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