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Method and apparatus for substantially isolating plant tissues

US7937890B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2008
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N15/8205
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention discloses and claims methods and devices for the rapid mechanical isolation of monocot plant tissues suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating target plant tissues for use as transformable explants, and propagation of transgenic plants and plant tissues.

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