摘要:
The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. In one embodiment, a high-throughput, non-destructive method for analyzing individual seeds in a population of seeds comprises removing a sample from a plurality of seeds in the population while preserving the germination viability of the seed and analyzing the sample for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics of at least one genetic or chemical trait.
摘要:
A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly.
摘要:
An apparatus (100) for measuring stalk strength and/or root strength of a plant is provided. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus (100) includes a conveyer (101) operably connected to a motor (107) for circulatorily driving the conveyer (101) around a plurality of guide devices (106). At least one pulling finger (103) is coupled to the conveyer (101). Each pulling finger (103) is structured such that, when the apparatus (100) is positioned adjacent the plant stalk and the conveyor (101) is driven around the guide devices (106), each pulling finger (103) will contact and pull a plant stalk as each pulling finger (103) travels around the guide devices (106). The apparatus (100) additionally includes a force sensor (109) for measuring resistive force encountered by the motor (107) as each pulling finger (103) pulls the plant stalk.