摘要:
The invention generally relates to a novel method of sorting seed by providing a first seed population with a fluorescent indicator and a second seed population visually identical to the first seed population under standard operating conditions. The seed populations are combined to provide a combined seed population. A lamp having an output corresponding to the activation wavelength of the fluorescent indicator and a color sorting system are paired to count or separate the seed populations, as desired.
摘要:
A package assembly (100) for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions (110, 130) which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a pair of flexure channels (145) are defined in opposing sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis (142) extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly (100) to flex about the flexure axis (142) in response to a force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions (110, 130) separate in response to the force.
摘要:
A method for managing seed includes non-destructively sampling individual seeds to assist in providing evaluation data for each of the individual seeds, storing the evaluation data and seed identifiers associated with each of the individual seeds in a data store, selecting a subset of seed for planting at least partially based on the evaluation data, and planting the subset of seed. A system for management of seed on an individual seed basis includes an evaluation subsystem for evaluating individual non-destructively sampled seeds to provide evaluation data for the seeds, a selection subsystem for selecting a subset of the individual seeds at least partially based on the evaluation data, and a planting subsystem for planting the subset of individual seeds.
摘要:
A system, method, and computer program product for separating a seed aliquot (C) from a bulk sample (A) and preparing the seed aliquot for downstream research purposes is provided. The system embodiments may comprise a counter device (20), which is configured to receive at least a portion of the bulk sample (A) and to separate the seed aliquot (C) from the portion of the bulk sample (A), and a packaging device (30), which is configured to receive the separated seed aliquot (C) and to dispense the aliquot into an aliquot container (1000a). Other embodiments may include a conveyor system (35) for advancing the bulk sample (A) and/or seed aliquot (C) along a conveyance path that may be determined from a research protocol received from an input source. Various embodiments of the present invention may maintain an identity of the seed aliquot (C) as it is advanced along the conveyance path and may selectively subject the seed aliquot (C) to a variety of processing steps in accordance with the research protocol with little or no manual control or supervision.
摘要:
An apparatus and method for automated high-throughput processing seed requests or orders includes an autonomous single seed counter and packager which operates by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a thresher, a spiral separator, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining segregation from subsequent seed being processed. Validation of the seed request matching the sample requested occurs prior to processing and information about the seed to process or having been processed can be derived and stored for further use.
摘要:
The invention is directed to an apparatus, method and system for a seed planter. The seed planter has a planting, dispensing and metering assembly operatively attached to a mobile supporting structure. The metering assembly has separated seed pre-staging and/or staging positions for staging pre-specified counts of seed separated from other counts in the batch and maintaining separation of the pre-specified counts of seed from other counts in the batch for planting. Alternatively, the metering assembly has separated seed staging positions for staging a batch of seed in singulated form for planting.
摘要:
A system (10) and method for treating a least a portion of an initial seed sample to create one or more treated seed samples is provided. In various embodiments, one or more seed treatment apparatus (100) components are in communication with one or more controllers (40) such that seed samples treated by a seed treater (124) may be treated at least in part based on one or more instruction sets that may be associated with one or more research plans. As a result, the method and system are configured to accurately, consistently, and predictably treat seed samples, and to adapt and change the treatment of seed samples based on changing research plans.