Method and apparatus for preparation of genetically transformable plant tissue

US7658033B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Monsanto Technology LLC · US

Inventors

• Brian J. Martinell · Verona, US
• Beth Jo Calabotta · Chesterfield, US
• Richard J. Heinzen · North Freedom, US
• Richard F. Klemm · North Freedom, US
• Dennis E. McCabe · Middleton, US
• Gail A. Roberts · Madison, US
• Lori Ann Smith · Superior, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 12, 2008
• Grant date: Feb 9, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 12, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B02B3/12
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A process of mechanical separation of embryos from seeds for genetic transplantation employs counter-rotating cylinders together with one or more culling, hydration, separation, and viability testing steps to provide high-throughput of viable, transplantable tissue.