Apparatus for and method of preparing plant tissue for plant production
US8580566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12M23/50
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for preparing plant tissue (e.g., somatic embryos, embryogenic tissue, organogenic tissue, vegetative tissue, seeds, etc.) for plant production includes a first station having a first rack system configured to support at least one culture vessel, a second station having an automated member configured to manipulate the at least one culture vessel and a third station having a second rack system configured to support the at least one culture vessel after being manipulated by the automated member. The second station can be selectively adjusted to perform more than one operation required in the plant development. According to exemplary embodiments, the apparatus may include more than one second station (e.g., operational stations, etc.).
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