Formulation for synthetic seed
US5737872A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01H4/006
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention disclosed is a synthetic seed and a method for the manufacture thereof. The seed comprises a plant propagule which is capable of producing an entire plant, encapsulated in a material including an inert filler, a binder and water. The synthetic seed has a prescribed selected water-activity to maintain viability until exposed to germination permissive conditions, and is of sufficient mechanical strength/hardness for use with mechanical seeding devices.
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