Controlled environment system and method for rapid propagation of seed potato stocks
US7565768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S47/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A computer controlled environment system and method are used to provide the optimum environmental and nutritional conditions for the growth and development of seed potato cuttings for the initiation and development of tubers that can be used as the seed source for further multiplication under field conditions as seed potato stock. Use of a controlled environment system and method that provides optimum cultural conditions results in rapid growth and development of the potato cutting so as up to six crops of tubers can be harvested in a calendar year.
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