Seed sampling apparatus and method
US9302269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2001/2021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (100) configured to simultaneously sample a plurality of seeds is provided. The apparatus (100) may include a grinder (110) configured to grind each of the seeds of a first plurality of seeds to produce a powder comprising a plurality of seed particles. A sample container (142) may be configured to receive the powder. Further, a cleaning device may be configured to introduce a neutral media to the grinder (110) to substantially prevent cross-contamination with a second plurality of seeds, which may be ground thereafter. The apparatus (100) may further comprise a mixing device (150) configured to mix the powder. Thereby a sample portion of the powder may be tested for the presence of a genetically modified organism, or other tests may be conducted thereon. A related method for high throughput simultaneous sampling of a plurality of seeds is also provided.
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