Method and instrument for the preparation of pollen for cryogenic storage
US5596838A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2014 |
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- 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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