Methods of seed breeding using high throughput nondestructive seed sampling
US8959833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/156
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method of evaluating seeds for a desired trait, for example, for facilitating germplasm improvement activities, etc., generally includes removing tissue samples from individual seeds using an automated seed sampler without affecting germination viability of the seeds, analyzing the tissue samples for one or more characteristics indicative of a desired trait, and selecting the sampled seeds that include the desired trait.
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