Apparatus for removal of specific seed tissue or structure for seed analysis
US8907245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/50
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for reducing resources for selecting seed to be produced in commercial quantities or for research is disclosed. Samples of seed which are candidates for selection are collected and given an identifier. Specific tissue or structure from candidate seed is removed. A test or analysis is performed on the candidate seed or the removed tissue or structure. Results of the test or analysis are recorded and correlated to the seed's identifier. The results are evaluated and a decision is made whether to select a candidate seed for commercial production or for research. Time, space, and labor associated with growing plants in an experimental plot or greenhouse and taking tissue samples from growing plants is saved.
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