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Изобретение относится к соединениям Формулы I или его пестицидно приемлемым солям. Соединения Формулы I могут быть полезны для борьбы с паразитарными нематодами растений. В Формуле IА является необязательно замещенным фенилом или пиридилом, при этом указанные заместители выбраны из группы, состоящей из СН, CF, F, Cl, Br, ОСНи CN; С является гетероарилом, выбранным из группы, состоящей из 3-тиенила и 3-фуранила, каждый из которых независимо может быть необязательно замещен одним или более заместителей, выбираемых из группы, состоящей из: F, Cl, Br и СН, или С выбран из группы, состоящей из 1-пирролидинила, 1-пирролила и 2-пирролила, каждый из которых может быть необязательно независимо замещен одним или более заместителем, выбранным из группы, состоящей из метила и галогена. Изобретение также относится к соединениям формулы II или его пестицидно приемлемым солям, и к способам борьбы с паразитарными нематодами растений. Технический результат: получены новые соединения, обладающие нематицидной ...

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Способ стимулирования роста и развития овощных культур

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, в частности к способам выращивания овощных культур. Способ стимулирования роста и развития овощных культур включает предпосадочную обработку семян путем замачивания, обработку растений в период вегетации биологически активным препаратом. В качестве биологически активного вещества применяют 0,002% водный раствор пектина, выделенного из борщевика Сосновского (Heracleum Sosnovskui), обработку растений проводят путем опрыскивания не менее двух раз: первое - через десять дней после посадки; второе - в фазу массового цветения, начала завязывания плодов, при этом норма расхода препарата составляет 10 л/га. Способ позволяет повысить всхожесть, скорость прорастания семян, ускорить рост растений, повысить урожайность и качество плодов, повысить жизнестойкость растений, сократить сроки вегетации. 5 табл.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ВЫСОКОКАЧЕСТВЕННЫХ И ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИ ЧИСТЫХ СЕМЯН ЭСПАРЦЕТА В УСЛОВИЯХ СТЕПНОГО КРЫМА

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства. Способ включает подготовку почвы, посев, защиту растений, сбор урожая и подготовку семян к длительному хранению. При этом высев семян выполняют в ранние весенние сроки в подготовленную почву при температуре +2-+4°C при широкорядном посеве 70 см и при оптимальной норме высева 2,5-3,0 млн шт. на 1 гектар. Уборку урожая производят раздельным способом при 60%-ном побурении плодов и проведении всех агротехнологических этапов сбора, очистки, калибровки и сушки семян для предотвращения образования плесени при длительном хранении. Способ позволяет получить высококачественные экологически чистые семена эспарцета в условиях засушливого Крыма, исключить потери урожая и семян при очистке и калибровке и обеспечить сохранность семян без повреждения их плесенью.

МОРФОТОПОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ СПОСОБ ОЦЕНКИ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ К ИОННОЙ ТОКСИКАЦИИ АЛЮМИНИЕМ

Изобретение относится к области селекции зерновых культур. Способ включает асептическое культивирование проростков на голодном агаре (2%) (контроль) и агаре с добавлением 15 мг/л ионов алюминия и водорода (pH 4) (стрессовые условия). Изобретение представляет собой способ оценки устойчивости зерновых культур к ионной токсикации алюминием, включающий культивирование асептически полученных проростков на голодном агаре 2,0% в обычных (контроль) и стрессовых условиях, создаваемых добавлением в подкисленный до рН 4,0 голодный агар 15 мг/л ионов алюминия в форме Al(SO)⋅18HO, где процесс оценки осуществляется с использованием специальной шкалы, путем визуального сравнения корневой системы проростков по комплексу морфотопографических признаков и деформаций корневой системы в стрессовых условиях, с соответствующей им балльностью, и группой устойчивости, и дифференциацией генотипов на высокоустойчивые - 5 баллов, устойчивые - 3-4 балла, чувствительные - 0-2 балла:высокоустойчивые - 5 баллов - снижение ...

СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ ЗЕЛЕННЫХ ГИДРОПОННЫХ КОРМОВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ПЕПТИДОВ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Предложен способ выращивания зеленных гидропонных кормов, с использованием пептидов, согласно которому семена ячменя замачивают в течение не менее 2 часов, в суспензии, содержащей Нуклеопептид с концентрацией не менее 0,02 мас.%, электроактивированный катодный раствор с рН 8-9 и Eh=-350…-400 мВ и глицин с концентрацией не менее 0,01 мас.%. Затем семена помещают для проращивания в вегетационную камеру на 7-8 суток. Способ обеспечивает стимуляцию произрастания растений и повышение урожайности. 3 ил., 1 табл.

СПОСОБ ПРЕДПОСАДОЧНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ КЛУБНЕЙ КАРТОФЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства. Способ включает обработку клубней стабилизированным электрохимически активированным католитом с рН 7-9 и редокс-потенциалом Eh=-400÷-500 мВ, стабилизированным аминокислотой глицином в концентрации 0,01 мас. %, и содержащим наночастицы железа Fe размером 80 нм и оксида кремния SiOразмером 25 нм в весовом соотношении 1:3. Концентрация в католите НЧ Fe – 16⋅10моль и НЧ SiO– 6⋅10моль под давлением 9,8-14,7 Па на установке с вращающимся барабаном с частотой вращения барабана 10 об/мин, время обработки 5 мин. Способ обеспечивает повышение энергии прорастания и всхожести. 4 табл.

Способ повышения семенной продуктивности клевера лугового

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к растениеводству, и может найти применение при возделывании клевера лугового на семена. Перед посевом семена замачивают в 0,1% водном растворе пищевой соды и биопрепарата фармайода, а в фазу бутонизации - начале цветения посевы семенного травостоя опрыскивают водным раствором 0,2% и 0,1% цветков клевера и стевии. Способ позволяет получить дополнительный урожай семян, снизить заболеваемость растений и поражение вредителями без особых затрат. 2 табл., 2 пр.

СПОСОБ ВОЗДЕЛЫВАНИЯ ОЗИМОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ С ПРИМЕНЕНИЕМ РОСТОСТИМУЛЯТОРОВ В УСЛОВИЯХ АРИДНОЙ ЗОНЫ СЕВЕРО-ЗАПАДНОГО ПРИКАСПИЯ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Предложен способ возделывания озимой пшеницы с применением ростостимуляторов, включающий выбор предшественника, лущение пожнивных остатков, вспашку, культивацию на глубину 10-12 см оптимальной нормой высева при посеве - 4,5 млн всхожих семян/га с глубиной заделки семян 4-5 см, вегетационные поливы, внесение минеральных удобрений и уборку урожая. При этом вносят минеральное питание из расчета 400 кг/га ф.в. азофоски и проводят внекорневую обработку стимуляторами роста. В качестве которых используют Плантафол, Мастер и антистрессовый стимулятор Мегафол, а также гуминовое удобрение со свойствами стимулятора роста и антистрессанта Лингогумат. Способ обеспечивает ускоренный рост растений. 1 ил., 1 табл.

СПОСОБ ИНОКУЛЯЦИИ СЕМЯН НУТА

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству и может найти применение для активации семян нута перед посевом. Способ включает предпосевную обработку семян нута смесью измельченного зерна нута с 300-400 г ризоторфина нута, растворенного в 1,5 л 0,1%-ного водного раствора ПАБК. Данный способ приводит к увеличению количества азотофиксирующих бактерий и урожаю зерна нута при одновременном снижении затрат. 1 табл., 2 пр.

СПОСОБ ВОЗДЕЛЫВАНИЯ ГОРОХА НА ЗЕРНО

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к растениеводству. Способ включает посев гороха среднеспелых сортов с нормой высева 0,7 млн. шт./га на глубину 5-6 см. Поперек посева гороха или по диагонали рядовым способом высевают люпин узколистный сорта Надежда на глубину 3-4 см с нормой высева 0,6 млн. шт./га. Способ позволяет повысить урожайность зерна гороха путем создания благоприятных условий для роста и развития растений и исключения полегания гороха, а также снизить потери урожая при уборке. 1 табл., 1 пр.

СПОСОБ ПРЕДУБОРОЧНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЕННЫХ ПОСЕВОВ ГРЕЧИХИ

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства и может быть использовано в технологии возделывания семенных посевов растений гречихи. Сущность изобретения заключается в том, что в фазу молочно-восковой спелости нижних кистей гречихи посевы обрабатывают водным раствором амарантовой муки из расчета 600-800 г на гектарную норму. Способ позволяет снизить осыпаемость с 71,2% на контроле до 24% на предлагаемом варианте, повысить качество семян гречихи, увеличить урожай. 1 табл., 1 пр.

СПОСОБ СТИМУЛЯЦИИ РОСТА И РАЗВИТИЯ ГИБРИДНЫХ СЕМЯН КАРТОФЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к области растениеводства и может быть использовано в предпосевной обработке гибридных семян картофеля. Способ заключается в том, что на гибридные семена картофеля воздействуют фенольными соединениями хвойных деревьев. Для этого используют измельченные шишки хвойных пород, которые выдерживают в термальной минеральной воде «Кармадон» в соотношении 1:10 в течение 4-5 часов. После чего гибридные семена картофеля замачивают при экспозиции 40-60 минут с последующим посевом в грунт. Изобретение позволит повысить эффективность, всхожесть и продуктивность семян картофеля при снижении затрат за счет утилизации отходов древесины. 1 пр., 1 табл.

Способ предпосадочной обработки клубней картофеля

Изобретение относится к области биотехнологии. Изобретение представляет собой способ предпосадочной обработки клубней картофеля, включает обработку клубней микробной культурой, при этом для предпосадочной обработки клубней используют в качестве микробной культуры Pseudomonas extremorientalis с титром 0,5×107–1,5×108 кл./мл с добавлением бентонита в указанную микробную культуру в количестве 0,1–3 вес.%, при этом обработку клубней проводят из расчета 100 мл полученного препарата на 10 кг картофеля. Изобретение позволяет увеличить урожайность картофеля. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 5 табл., 1 пр.

СПОСОБ ПРЕДПОСЕВНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН КОЗЛЯТНИКА ВОСТОЧНОГО С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ НАНОЧАСТИЦ ЖЕЛЕЗА

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Предложен способ предпосевной обработки семян козлятника восточного Galega orientalis Lam, включающий их скарификацию. Скарифицированные семена обрабатывают стимулятором роста гибберелином ГАЗ в концентрации менее 0,001 мас.% и суспензией наночастиц Fe в концентрации 0,002-0,008 мас.% в смеси нейтрального католита рН 9 и Eh=-350…-400 мВ с водопроводной водой рН 8 и Eh=+200…+250 мВ в соотношении 1:5 в вакуумной среде при давлении 650-680 мм рт.ст. При этом осуществляют одновременное перемешивание в барабане с частотой вращения 10 об/мин в течение 30-45 мин. Способ обеспечивает активацию проращивания семян и повышение их энергии прорастания. 3 табл., 3 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН

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Бункерное устройство для облучения семян или зерна низкочастотным электромагнитным излучением

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства. Предложено бункерное устройство для облучения семян зерновых низкочастотным электромагнитным излучением, включающее блок питания, блок управления излучателями и облучающее устройство, которое состоит из бункера, разделенного на секции вертикальными секционными панелями-шторами с размещенными на них электромагнитными излучателями. При этом каждая секционная панель-штора соединена с блоком управления для обеспечения индивидуального режима работы излучателей. Дно каждой секции снабжено выдвижной заслонкой, а днище бункера выполнено с наклоном и оборудовано конусным сходом для выгрузки семян зерновых. Изобретение позволяет проводить высокоэффективную предпосевную обработку семян. 3 ил.

Способ активации проращивания семян злаковых луговых трав при светодиодном монохроматическом освещении

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства и растениеводства, к селекции и расширению области применения светодиодного монохроматического излучения в технологиях получения пророщенных семян злаковых луговых трав для здорового питания и при подсеве на кормовых угодьях сенокосов и пастбищах. Способ включает проращивание семян злаковых луговых трав при светодиодном монохроматическом освещении. При этом семена злаковых луговых трав проращивают 10 суток в стандартных условиях при комнатной температуре и увлажнении при постоянном монохроматическом светодиодном освещении зеленым светом с длиной волны 525 нм при низкой интенсивности фотонов 1,44 мкмоль/(м2⋅с) на уровне подложки с семенами с получением микрозелени. Способ обеспечивает расширение возможностей использования светодиодного монохроматического освещения, определение параметров длины волны излучения для проращивания семян злаковых луговых трав и повышения качества проростков, а именно запуска первичного фотосинтеза с получением ...

Малогабаритный станок для шлифования семян моркови

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству. Предложен станок для шлифования семян моркови, содержащий шлифовальный барабан, выполненный в виде установленного наклонно относительно горизонтальной оси вращения пустотелого усеченного конуса с поверхностью по периметру в виде выступов и впадин треугольной формы и размещенными наклонно под одинаковым углом α основаниями пустотелого усеченного конуса в виде торцевых стенок эллиптической формы с образующими по периметру в виде выступов и впадин треугольной формы или размещенными наклонно под разными углами ϕ и j к горизонтальной оси вращения барабана в виде усеченного конуса плоскими торцевыми стенками эллиптической формы с образующими по их периметру в виде чередующихся выступов и впадин треугольной формы. Большие оси эллипсов оснований усеченного конуса в виде торцевых стенок эллиптической формы с образующими по периметру виде выступов и впадин треугольной формы повернуты относительно друг друга на угол β, что образует по периметру винтового ...

Способ активации проращивания семян нуга Абиссинского при светодиодном монохроматическом освещении

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к растениеводству. Способ включает светодиодное освещение разными спектрами при проращивании семян нуга Абиссинского. Семена проращивают 7 суток в стандартных условиях при комнатной температуре на подложке из минеральной ваты с поливом дистиллированной водой по мере подсыхания подложки. Освещение включает монохроматическое излучение светодиодами синего, или зеленого, или красного света с длиной волны 440 нм, 525 нм, 660 нм соответственно при низкой интенсивности пучка фотонов в диапазоне от 1,44 мкмоль/ м2·с до 6,52 мкмоль/м2·с на уровне подложки с семенами с получением микрозелени на 7-е сутки проращивания семян. Способ позволяет расширить возможности использования светодиодного освещения в варианте монохроматического спектра синего, зеленого и красного света, определение параметров длины волны излучения для повышения всхожести семян нуга Абиссинского и повышения качества проростков, а именно запуска первичного фотосинтеза ...

МОДУЛЬ-ПРИСТАВКА К ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКОЙ СЕЯЛКЕ ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН ЗАЩИТНО-СТИМУЛИРУЮЩИМИ ПРЕПАРАТАМИ

Изобретение относится к сельскохозяйственному машиностроению, в частности к протравливателям, и предназначено для установки на пневматическую сеялку и покрытия семян защитно-стимулирующими препаратами при посеве. Модуль-приставка к пневматической сеялке содержит емкость для рабочей жидкости 1, насос-дозатор 2, камеру смешивания 3 с распылителем 4, установленным в пневматическом семяпроводе, сборник излишка рабочей жидкости 5, отводный патрубок 6 и установленную в цилиндрическом корпусе винтовую поверхность 7, соединенную с пневматическим семяпроводом через подшипниковые узлы на входе в камеру смешивания. Семена, дозируемые системой высева пневматической сеялки, подхватываются воздушным потоком и подаются в камеру смешивания. Из емкости для рабочей жидкости насосом-дозатором препарат подается в распылитель, который распыляет его в виде аэрозоли. Завихренная вращающейся винтовой поверхностью смесь воздуха, семян и аэрозоли проходит по трубе камеры смешивания, где происходит полное и равномерное ...

Устройство для подачи семян

Изобретение относится к дозирующему оборудованию и может быть использовано для подачи различных сыпучих материалов в сельскохозяйственной и лесной семяобрабатывающей технике с целью их разделения на фракции. Устройство для подачи семян содержит бункер, треугольные заслонки и вращающиеся ролики, установленные на корпусе. Бункер выполнен треугольным с возможностью регулировки угла его наклона. Заслонки прикреплены к корпусу бункера с возможностью регулировки их угла наклона относительно продольной оси бункера. Изобретение позволит повысить равномерность подачи материала, а за счет изменения углов наклона треугольного бункера и треугольных заслонок - регулировать скорость и объем подаваемого сыпучего материала на вращающиеся ролики. 1 ил.

СПОСОБ ВЫРАЩИВАНИЯ КОРНЕПЛОДОВ

Изобретение относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к возделыванию корнеплодов, в частности кормовой свёклы, турнепса, брюквы, и может быть использовано в агроэкологии для эффективной рекультивации сельскохозяйственных земель. Способ выращивания корнеплодов заключается в предпосевной обработке семян биопрепаратом, посеве семян, поливе. В качестве биопрепарата используют сине-зелёную водоросль спирулину, которую вносят в количестве 10 граммов на тонну семян. Обработку семян осуществляют в тёмное время суток, а посев – спустя 5-6 часов после обработки. После всходов семян перед поливом определяют температуру листа растения и температуру воздуха. При превышении температуры листа над температурой воздуха на 1-3°C осуществляют полив, при этом обработку семян и полив проводят методом мелкодисперсного дождевания. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение устойчивости корнеплодов к заболеваниям, увеличение урожайности и повышение качества, в том числе сахаристости. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

Станок для предпосевной обработки семян

Изобретение относится к области сельскохозяйственного машиностроения, в частности к оборудованию для предпосевной обработки семенного материала, и может быть использовано для подготовки к посеву мелкосемянных культур, например моркови. Станок для предпосевной обработки семян содержит шлифовальный барабан, внутренняя поверхность которого покрыта слоем резины, и загрузочную, и разгрузочную цапфы. Шлифовальный барабан смонтирован из секций, собранных из двух одинаковых подсекций. Барабан изготовлен из четного числа трех и более одинаковых равнобедренных треугольников, поочередно соединенных по периметру подсекции с тремя и более одинаковыми равносторонними трапециями с образованием малого и больших торцевых отверстий в виде многоугольников. Число сторон малого торцевого отверстия в два раза больше числа сторон большого торцевого отверстия и в секцию две подсекции соединяют друг с другом сторонами больших торцевых отверстий. Секции присоединены друг к другу по длине барабана своими сторонами ...

Способ активации проращивания семян рапса

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к растениеводству. Способ включает использование светодиодного освещения спектров синего, зеленого и красного света, отличающийся тем, что семена обрабатывают водным золем 0,01% гидротермального нанокремнезема в течение 120 минут с последующим проращиванием семян на подложках из минеральной ваты в виде пластин с поливом дистиллированной водой по мере подсыхания подложки в течение 7 суток при непрерывном освещении светодиодами синего света с длиной волны 440 нм или светодиодами зеленого света с длиной волны 525 нм, или светодиодами красного света с длиной волны 660 нм. Причем для всех источников характерна низкая интенсивность генерируемых фотонов в диапазоне 1,68 мкмоль/м2⋅с до 6,90 мкмоль/ м2⋅с. Способ позволяет расширить возможность использования светодиодного освещения в варианте монохроматических спектров синего, зеленого и красного света в комбинации с обработкой перед проращиванием семян наночастицами кремнезема гидротермального ...

Способ повышения урожайности овощных культур

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства. Предложен способ повышения урожайности овощных культур, включающий опрыскивание надземной части вегетирующих растений овощных культур водным раствором препарата «Фитоферт Энерджи N 15-5-33 Актив». В качестве овощных культур используют капусту белокочанную и морковь столовую, а водный раствор препарата «Фитоферт Энерджи N 15-5-33 Актив» получают путем растворения кристаллического вещества препарата в поливной воде с последующим перемешиванием смеси до полного растворения кристаллического вещества и процеживанием через сито с размером ячеек 0,5 мм. Опрыскивание растений капусты белокочанной осуществляют через две недели после высадки рассады, а моркови столовой - при появлении третьего настоящего листа однократно мелкодисперсным орошением в сухую безветренную погоду. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение урожайности. 4 табл., 2 пр.

СПОСОБ ПРЕДПОСАДОЧНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ КЛУБНЕЙ СЕМЕННОГО КАРТОФЕЛЯ

Способ предпосадочной обработки семенного картофеля включает применение в составе суспензии для обработки наночастиц Fe и SiOпри их дозировке соответственно НЧ Fe 16⋅10моль/л и НЧ SiO6⋅10моль/л в смеси со стабилизированным электрохимически активированным водным католитом с рН 8-9 и Eh=-400…-500 мВ. Обработку осуществляют в вакуумной среде при давлении 650-680 мм рт.ст. с одновременным перемешиванием в барабане с частотой вращения 10 об/мин в течение 5 мин. В качестве стабилизатора используют глицин в количестве 0,01 мас.%. Изобретение обеспечивает повышение энергии прорастания и всхожести семенного картофеля. 3 табл.

Способ активации проращивания семян салатных культур при светодиодном монохроматическом освещении

Изобретение относится к области сельского хозяйства, в частности к растениеводству. Способ включает освещение светодиодами зеленого света. Семена проращивают 6 суток в стандартных условиях при комнатной температуре и увлажнении семян при постоянном монохроматическом излучении светодиодами зеленого света с длиной волны 525 нм при низкой интенсивности пучка фотонов в 1,44 мкмоль/(м2⋅с) на уровне подложки с семенами с получением микрозелени. Способ позволяет повысить эффективность, определять параметры излучения для салатных культур, повышающие их рост и развитие. 4 табл.

МОРФОТОПОГРАФИЧЕСКИЙ СПОСОБ ОЦЕНКИ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ СЕЛЬСКОХОЗЯЙСТВЕННЫХ РАСТЕНИЙ К ИОННОЙ ТОКСИКАЦИИ

Способ оценки устойчивости зерновых культур к ионной токсикации, включающий культивирование проростков на плотном инертном носителе в обычных (контроль) и стрессовых условиях, отличающийся тем, что проростки получают асептически на прозрачном агаровом геле, позволяющем осуществлять процесс оценки путем визуального сравнения с контролем комплекса морфотопографических изменений и деформаций корневой системы проростков в стрессовых условиях, согласно разработанной балловой шкале, с дифференциацией генотипов на высокоустойчивые (5 баллов), устойчивые (3-4 балла), чувствительные (0-2 балла).

СПОСОБ СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ РОСТА РАСТЕНИЙ И УЛУЧШЕНИЯ ИХ КАЧЕСТВА И РЕАГЕНТЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМЫЕ ДЛЯ СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ РОСТА РАСТЕНИЙ И ПОВЫШЕНИЯ ИХ КАЧЕСТВА

... 1. Способ стимулирования роста растений и улучшения качества растений, включающий применение к растению по меньшей мере одного тонкоизмельченного не растворимого в воде неорганического питательного микроэлемента. ! 2. Способ по п.1, где не растворимый в воде неорганический питательный микроэлемент представляет собой по меньшей мере один препарат, который выбирают из группы, состоящей из трикальцийфосфата, диоксида марганца, титаната кальция, оксида магния, силиката кальция и диоксида кремния, и который содержит частицы со средним диаметром 10 мкм или меньше. ! 3. Способ по п.1 или 2, включающий применение текучего препарата, содержащего в качестве не растворимого в воде неорганического питательного микроэлемента не растворимый в воде неорганический питательный микроэлемент со средним диаметром частиц 5 мкм или меньше. ! 4. Способ по п.1 или 2, включающий покрытие семян по меньшей мере одним тонкоизмельченным не растворимым в воде неорганическим питательным микроэлементом или добавление ...

СПОСОБ ПРЕДПОСЕВНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ СЕМЯН ЗЕРНОБОБОВЫХ КУЛЬТУР

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ПЕСТИЦИДНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

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Verfahren zur Beschleunigung des Bluehens von Pflanzen

Seed store

CONTAINERS

... 1449166 Chitting potatoes A G BLACKBURN 30 April 1974 [19 June 1973] 29143/73 Heading A1E [Also in Division B8] A container, particularly for use in exposing seed potatoes for chitting, comprises a rectangular frame 10 with channels 11 to facilitate lifting with a fork-lift truck and an internal structure of welded mesh. Potatoes or other articles enter the container through an opening 18 and are stored in one of the compartments formed by the mesh. Welded mesh end members may be supplied or, if omitted, the container can be unloaded by tilting by means of a swivel attachment on the fork-lift truck. A single sheet of mesh may be used to form the left hand compartments and a second sheet forms the right hand compartments. Several containers may be connected together. In another construction (Fig. 3, not shown) the compartments are in the form of parallel vertical folds.

Improvements in treatment of plant buds

Development of plant growth is retarded by treatment with naphthalene acetic acid, its salts or esters in powder form. The concentration should be 0.2 to 5 per cent, the carrier being talc. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes the use of these materials in liquid and vapour preparations. Wetting agents may be added. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.ALSO:Development of plant growth is retarded by treatment with naphthalene-acetic acid, its salts or esters in powder form. The concentration should be 0.2 to 5 per cent, the carrier being talc. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes the use of these materials in liquid (e.g. dissolved in alcohol or olive oil) and vapour preparations. Wetting agents such as oxidized sulphonated petroleum may be added. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.

DEVICE FOR FACILITATING TRANSPORT OF A HAND-HELD POWER TOOL

... 1533745 Percussion tool transporter R ANDERSSON 7 April 1977 14829/77 Heading B4C A pavement breaker or other percussive apparatus 5 has at least one wheel 3 which can be extended to contact the ground to facilitate transporting the apparatus or retracted to a position in which it does not contact the ground and to facilitate use of the apparatus, wheel 3 being mounted at one end of a rod 2 connected to a piston movable in a cylinder 1 by fluid supplied through inlets 7, 8 at the ends of the cylinder. Compressed air may drive breaker 5 and extend and retract wheel 3. Controls are provided in handle 6. Rubber bushings 4 may connect parts 1, 5 to damp vibration. A tubular holder (9, Fig. 3 not shown), may be provided for breaker 5 with attached smaller tubes (11, 12) for a pair of pistoncylinder-wheel assemblies.

METHOD FOR THE STABILITY OF SEEDS

... 1535926 Treating seeds W J SMITH 30 March 1976 [1 April 1975] 13137/75 Headings A2D and A2Q A method of improving the stability of seeds comprises the step of drying the seeds at a first temperature of 50 to 60‹C and under a vacuum of at least 100 microns Hg for a time sufficient to render the seeds stable to exposure to a second temperature 10‹C higher than the first temperature without substantially loss of viability. The drying step may be repeated at the second temperature to render the seeds stable to exposure to a third temperature 10‹C higher than the second temperature. The method is applicable to the treatment of radish, cucumber, lettuce, clover or cabbage seeds.

A method and machine for the treatment of sugar or fodder beet seed clusters

... 881,844. Treating beet seeds. AGRIMPEX MEZOGAZDASAGI KULKERESKEDELMI VALLALAT. July 29, 1958, No. 24463/58. Class 58. In treating sugar- or fodder-beet seed clusters, particularly polyploids, to improve the germinating power, the clusters are rubbed against each other, under their own weight, to effect removal of their outer integuments and associated bacteria, parasites, eggs thereof and weed seeds. The clusters, e.g. together with an abrasive subtance such as quartz sand, are fed into a container 1, having an upper cylindrical part and a lower frustoconical part 4, and are agitated by blades 3 secured to a rotating shaft 2, e.g. at a pitch so as to propel the seeds downwards. The seeds are discharged through openings 6 in the base 5 and a turnably adjustable plate 7. Powder produced during agitation may be drawn off by suction. The treated seeds may be subjected to sieving or screening to isolate single seeds, double seeds and larger clusters and any abrasive substance present.

Method and system for determining the quality of a crop

Method and apparatus for determining the quality of crops using light absorption and detection means.

The invention relates to a method for determining the quality of a crop, comprising the determination of at least one characteristic parameter of the photosynthesis process of the crop, which parameter serves as a quality indicator for the crop, wherein the parameter belongs to the photosystem I (PSI), which is known per se, and wherein me determination of the parameter comprises the following steps: (a) bringing at least some of a number of types of molecules which arc located on the donor side of PSI into an oxidised state; (b) allowing at least some of the oxidised molecules to be reduced; and (c) determining a relaxation parameter which contains information on the rate of the reduction, wherein step (c) comprises at least the following sub-steps: (1) measurement of absorption of light in a predetermined wavelength region by the oxidised molecules in the crop during the reduction, and (2) calculation of a rate parameter which contains information on the rate of a change in the measured ...

EVAPORITE COATED SEED PREPARATION

Rotatable apparatus for metering and treating agriculture granules

Method and system for determining the quality of a crop

EVAPORITE COATED SEED PREPARATION

Low profile seed treater with metering functionality

Combinations of biological control agents and insecticides or fungicides.

Method and device for presowing treatment of seed material

Improvements with the devices for the treatment of seeds.

Low profile seed treater with metering functionality

Rotatable apparatus for metering and treating agriculture granules

Low profile seed treater with metering functionality

Rotatable apparatus for metering and treating agriculture granules

VERFAHREN ZUR GEWINNUNG VON SAMEN HOHER KEIMFÄHIGKEIT AUS DEN ZAPFEN VON KONIFEREN

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

PFLANZENKEIMLINGE SOWIE VERFAHREN ZU DEREN HERSTELLUNG

GERM UNIT AS WELL AS ADJUSTMENT VOLUME FOR SEEDS WITH SEVERAL SUCH ONE ON THE OTHER THE FOLLOWING ARRANGEMENT GERM UNITS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF BULK MATERIAL WITH A PHYSICAL PLASMA WITH ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

AUTOMATIC SEED SAMPLE TAKER AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SAMPLE TAKING, TESTS AND INCREASING SEEDS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PROMOTION OF GROWTH AND FOR IMPROVING THE VITAL QUALITIES OF VEGETABLE ORGANISMS

PHYSICAL TREATMENT FOR AFFECTING MORE BIOLOGICALLY TAETIGKEIT.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SEEDS OF HIGH ONES KEIMFAEHIGKEIT FROM THE TAPS OF KONIFEREN

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

PROCEDURE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIRECT QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF THE PESTICIDE LOAD AT INDIVIDUAL SEEDS

Устройство определения скорости зерна при ударе

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Устройство для предпосевной вибромеханической стимуляции семян

Устройство для предпосевной обработки семян относится к сельскому хозяйству и предназначено для предпосевной стимуляции семян различных сельскохозяйственных культур. Устройство имеет бункер для семян, подлежащих предпосевной обработке, дозирующую щель, наклонную металлическую ленту с наклеенными на нее пьезоэлементами, генератор с регулируемым выходом для питания пьезоэлементов, бункер для приема обработанных семян, стойку для регулировки наклона металлической ленты. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 038 U1 (51) МПК A01C 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016125162, 23.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 23.06.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Чурикова Ольга Альбертовна (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Чурикова Ольга Альбертовна (RU) 01.03.2017 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 1727603 A1, 23.04.1992. SU Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 23.06.2016 829009 A1, 15.05.1981. WO 2000078123 A1, 28.12.2000. Адрес для переписки: 129515, Москва, ул. Академика Королева, 5, кв. 251, Чуриковой Ольге Альбертовне (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРЕДПОСЕВНОЙ ВИБРОМЕХАНИЧЕСКОЙ СТИМУЛЯЦИИ СЕМЯН 1 6 9 0 3 8 R U Стр.: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство для предпосевной вибромеханической стимуляции семян, характеризующееся тем, что имеет бункер для семян, подлежащих предпосевной обработке, дозирующую щель, наклонную металлическую ленту, с наклеенными на нее пьезоэлементами, генератор с регулируемым выходом для питания пьезоэлементов, бункер для приема обработанных семян, стойку для регулировки наклона металлической ленты. 1 6 9 0 3 8 (45) Опубликовано: 01.03.2017 Бюл. № 7 U 1 R U Дата регистрации:

Устройство для лазерной обработки защитных биопрепаратов

Полезная модель относится к области сельского хозяйства. Предложено устройство для лазерной обработки защитных биопрепаратов, включающее источник лазерного излучения и блок управления. Устройство дополнительно снабжено электромеханическим узлом с двигателем насоса прокачки раствора защитных биопрепаратов через рабочую емкость с плоскопараллельными прозрачными гранями, схемой включения двигателя электромеханического узла и датчиком наличия раствора в рабочей емкости. Датчик наличия раствора в рабочей емкости электрически связан с блоком управления, а блок управления электрически связан с источником лазерного излучения и со схемой включения двигателя электромеханического узла. Устройство обеспечивает увеличение производительности лазерной обработки защитных биопрепаратов с обеспечением достаточной точности лазерного облучения в проточном режиме. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 198 815 U1 (51) МПК A01C 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 1/00 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020100771, 09.01.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 29.07.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 29.07.2020 Бюл. № 22 U 1 (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЛАЗЕРНОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ЗАЩИТНЫХ БИОПРЕПАРАТОВ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области раствора в рабочей емкости. Датчик наличия сельского хозяйства. Предложено устройство для раствора в рабочей емкости электрически связан лазерной обработки защитных биопрепаратов, с блоком управления, а блок управления включающее источник лазерного излучения и электрически связан с источником лазерного блок управления. Устройство дополнительно излучения и со схемой включения двигателя снабжено электромеханическим узлом с электромеханического узла. Устройство двигателем насоса прокачки раствора защитных обеспечивает увеличение производительности биопрепаратов через рабочую емкость с лазерной обработки защитных биопрепаратов с плоскопараллельными ...

Рыхлитель

Рыхлитель предназначен для обработки и рыхления почвы. Он включает вертикальную стойку 1, Т-образную изогнутую рукоятку 2, и устройство 4 для рыхления почвы, содержащее спиральные зубья 5 в виде пластин 7 с режущей кромкой 9. 4фиг.,1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 455 U1 (51) МПК A01B 1/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 1/06 (2020.05); A01C 1/00 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020119287, 03.06.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Орлов Сергей Васильевич (RU), Горбарчук Игорь Вячеславович (RU) Дата регистрации: 26.10.2020 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 120311 U1, 20.09.2012. RU 2153787 C1, 10.08.2000. US 5441118 A1, 15.08.1995. US 2082476 A1, 01.06.1937. EP 264711 A1, 27.04.1988. (45) Опубликовано: 26.10.2020 Бюл. № 30 R U 2 0 0 4 5 5 (54) РЫХЛИТЕЛЬ (57) Реферат: Рыхлитель предназначен для обработки и рыхления почвы. Он включает вертикальную стойку 1, Т-образную изогнутую рукоятку 2, и Стр.: 1 устройство 4 для рыхления почвы, содержащее спиральные зубья 5 в виде пластин 7 с режущей кромкой 9. 4фиг.,1 ил. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 241035, г. Брянск, бул. 50 лет Октября, 26, кв. 15, Трушиной Вере Павловне 2 0 0 4 5 5 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.06.2020 R U 03.06.2020 (72) Автор(ы): Орлов Сергей Васильевич (RU), Горбарчук Игорь Вячеславович (RU) U 1 U 1 2 0 0 4 5 5 2 0 0 4 5 5 R U R U Стр.: 2 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 200 455 U1 Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному инвентарю, а именно к ручным орудиям для обработки и рыхления почвы и может быть использована для подрезания и выдергивания сорняков. Известен ручной культиватор (патент RU №2153787, МПК А01В 1/06, опуб. 10.08.2000 г.), содержащий раздвижную S-образную рукоятку, жестко связанную с вертикальным стержнем с закрепленным в его нижней части рабочим органом в виде заостренных пространственно-спиралевидных зубьев, ...

Устройство для стимулирования семян к прорастанию

Полезная модель относится к обработке семенного материала электромагнитным полем низкой частоты и может использоваться в сельском хозяйстве.Устройство содержит установленную на колесное шасси камеру для обработки семян и включающую заборный раструб; выходное окно и размещенное внутри камеры шнековое устройство для транспортировки семян, обеспечивающее регулируемую подачу зерна и выполненное из диэлектрических материалов, отличающееся тем, что на внешней стенке камеры для обработки семян установлены генераторы низкочастотного электромагнитного поля, а на шасси расположен блок управления генераторами низкочастотного электромагнитного поля и подачей зерна шнековым устройством.Режим омагничивания варьируется за счет изменения числа подключаемых генераторов низкочастотного электромагнитного поля; характеристик вырабатываемого поля на каждом генераторе в отдельности, а также частоты вращения шнека.Такое конструктивное решение устройства для стимулирования семян к прорастанию делает его приспособленным к изменению режимов обработки посевного материала в зависимости от его вида и состояния, а также обеспечивает применимость предлагаемого устройства для массовой обработки семян. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 372 U1 (51) МПК A01C 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01C 1/00 (2021.08); A01C 1/02 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021123277, 02.08.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 15.12.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 15.12.2021 Бюл. № 35 2 0 8 3 7 2 R U (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: SU 923400 A1, 30.04.1982. GB 1271545 A, 19.04.1972. US 3765125 A1, 16.10.1973. RU 73150 U1, 20.05.2008. CN 104145562 A, 19.11.2014. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ СЕМЯН К ПРОРАСТАНИЮ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к обработке низкочастотного электромагнитного поля и семенного материала электромагнитным полем подачей зерна шнековым ...

Automated organic polarized object organization

A method and apparatus for organizing multiple organic polarized objects are provided. In some embodiments, an organic polarized object is spread on a conveyor belt when the organic polarized object is transported from organic polarized object storage. An inventory control system is updated when a count of organic polarized object is communicated. The apparatus includes an image processor to identify the size, shape, location and orientation of organic polarized objects and to communicate this information to a robotic end effector. The organic polarized object is automatically filled in slot of a tray or stuck onto pins through a robotic end effector. The tray may be covered with a basket and flipped. The apparatus includes a calibration module to align the coordinate systems of an image capture device and a robotic end effector. The apparatus also includes organic polarized object sorter machine, basket flipping machine and a nutrient filling machine.

Systems and processes for combining different types of seeds

A process and system are provided for preparing seed mixes having a target quantity and a target ratio of different types of seeds. The process generally includes portioning quantities of different types of seeds from bulk supplies of the seeds, and combining the portioned quantities of seeds to prepare the seed mixes. The system generally includes first and second dispensing assemblies for portioning the quantities of the different types of seeds from the bulk supplies, and a mixing assembly for receiving the portioned quantities of seeds as the seed mixes. The combined quantities of the different types of seeds in the seed mixes are substantially equal to the target quantity, and a ratio of the quantities of the different types of seeds is substantially equal to the target ratio.

Applying acoustic wave to rice seed method for increasing yield and device thereof

A method of applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises the following steps: (1) Process rice seeds by winnowing and/or wet separation; (2) Soak the rice seeds for 10 to 12 hours and pre-process by acoustic wave irradiation in power density from 0.25 to 25 w/L; (3) Use acoustic wave frequency from 10 khz to 2000 khz for acoustic wave processing; (4) Take out the rice seeds processed by the acoustic wave from soaking liquid and keep the rice seeds stationary until they excrete convex white flakes. A device for applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises a container ( 1 ) for holding rice seeds and soaking liquid, and also a dasher ( 2 ); at least one ultrasonic transducer ( 3 ) for generating acoustic wave is disposed on sides or bottom of the container.

Automated picking, weighing and sorting system for particulate matter

An automated method is used to direct seeds to desired locations. The method includes isolating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, for example, in a seed bin, and then measuring desired properties of the seeds. The measured properties are evaluated, and the seeds are then directed to desired locations, for example, based on the measured properties. The individual seeds are each contacted with a stream of air to move the seeds to the desired locations.

Pesticidal compositions

This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”):

METHODS AND MEANS TO MODIFY A PLANT GENOME AT A NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE COMMONLY USED IN PLANT GENOME ENGINEERING

Methods and means are provided to modify in a targeted manner the plant genome of transgenic plants comprising chimeric genes wherein the chimeric genes have a DNA element commonly used in plant molecular biology. Re-designed meganucleases to cleave such an element commonly used in plant molecular biology are provided. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said predefined site comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No 1.3. The method according to or claim 1 , wherein said 3′ end termination and polyadenylation region of gene 7 comprises the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 264. The method according to any one of claim 1 , claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein said pair of meganucleases obligatory forms heterodimers or wherein said meganuclease is a single chain meganuclease comprising two domains derived from I-CreI covalently connected by a linker.74. The method according to any one of claim 1 , claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein said pair of meganucleases comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 4 and SEQ ID No. 5 claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , or wherein said pair of meganucleases is encoded by a nucleic acid comprising the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 3 from nucleotide position 2004 to nucleotide position 2525 or to 2522 claim 1 , or the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 3 from nucleotide position 4885 to nucleotide position 5405 or to 5403 claim 1 , or wherein said single chain meganuclease comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 7 or said single chain meganuclease comprises an amino acid sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 7 from position 1 to 167 and from position 206 to 362 claim 1 , or wherein said single chain meganuclease is encoded by a nucleotide sequence comprising the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No. 6 from position 1267 to position 1602 or to 1605 and from position 1796 or from 1795 to position 2544 or to 2541 claim 1 , or said single chain meganuclease is encoded by a nucleotide sequence comprising the ...

SEED SPACING MONITORING SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AGRICULTURAL SEEDER

A seed spacing monitoring system is used In an agricultural seeder for planting seeds. The agricultural seeder has a furrow opener, a seed meter for metering seed to be dispensed in the furrow, and a furrow closer to cover the seed in the furrow. The seed spacing monitoring system includes a detector supported to detect seeds in the furrow prior to the seeds being covered. The detector provides a plurality of seed presence signals, with each seed presence signal being indicative of a respective seed present in the furrow. A speed sensor is associated with the seeder and provides a speed signal indicating a ground speed of the seeder. An electrical processor receives the plurality of seed presence signals and the speed signal. The electrical processor determines a seed spacing, dependent upon the seed presence signals and the speed signal. 1. A seed spacing monitoring system for use In an agricultural seeder for planting seeds , the agricultural seeder having a furrow opener , a seed meter for metering seeds to be dispensed in the furrow , and a furrow closer to cover the seeds in the furrow , said seed spacing monitoring system comprising:a detector supported to detect seeds in the furrow prior to the seeds being covered, said detector providing a plurality of seed presence signals, each said seed presence signal being indicative of a respective seed actually present in the furrow, said detector providing a signal reflecting a property of the seed different than the property of the surrounding furrow;a speed sensor associated with said seeder and providing a speed signal indicating a ground speed of the seeder; andan electrical processor receiving said plurality of seed presence signals and said speed signal, said electrical processor determining a seed spacing dependent upon said seed presence signals and said speed signal.2. The seed spacing monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein said detector comprises one of:a video camera;an infra-red (IR) device;a capacitive ...

APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PREPARING EARS OF CORN FOR AUTOMATED HANDLING, POSITIONING AND ORIENTING

An apparatus and system for automated handling, positioning and orienting of an ear of corn includes apparatuses and systems for altering a portion of an ear of corn. Optionally included are one or more stations for automatically processing, testing, sampling and preparing the ear of corn for processing, testing or sampling and an automated transport means automatically moving ears of corn from station to station using alterations made to the ear of corn. 1. A system for automated handling , positioning and orienting an ear of corn comprising:a station for altering a portion of an ear of corn;altering means for removing tissue from or appending material to the ear of corn to provide for automated handling, positioning and orienting of the ear of corn;one or more stations automatically processing, testing, sampling or preparing the ear of corn for processing, testing or sampling;transport means automatically moving ears of corn from station to station; andsaid transport means using said altered portion of the ear of corn to handle, position and orient the ear of corn.2. The system of claim I wherein the altering means comprises:a. material removal means operatively supported at the station;b. holding means for positioning and orienting the ear of corn relative to the material removal means; andc. actuation means for moving said holding means or material removal means for removing tissue from a portion of the ear of corn.3. The system of wherein the altering means comprises:a. material appending means operatively supported at the station;b. holding means for positioning and orienting the ear of corn relative to the material appending means; andc. actuation means for moving said holding means or material appending means for appending material to a portion of the ear of corn.4. The system of wherein the one or more stations comprise:a. stations adapted for processing, testing or sampling the ear of corn; orb. stations adapted for preparing the ear of corn for processing ...

METHODS FOR SEED PLANTING AND SELECTION

This invention is related to methods and system for planting and selection. In particular, seeds from transformed plants or transformed explants are evenly dispenses on a pre-determined area using the methods and systems provided. The methods and systems disclosed use a combination of an air-powered or gas-assisted dispensing system to evenly dispense seeds or explants in a high throughput manner. In some embodiments, a 5-16 folds greater density than previous methods can be achieved with the systems and methods disclosed. In some embodiments, the air-powered systems disclosed can be modified from commercially available vacuum pen apparatus. 1. A system for dispensing or stratifying plant seeds or explants , comprising ,(a) an air supply;(b) a pressure chamber;(c) a regulatory valve;(d) an air output fitting assembly; and(e) a reservoir for retaining the plant seeds or explants.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plant seeds or explants are generated using a floral dip method.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air supply is between 60 psi and 120 psi.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air supply is about 100 psi.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein air pressure of the pressure chamber is regulated by the regulatory valve.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air output fitting assembly is directly connected to the reservoir for retaining the plant seeds or explants.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air output fitting assembly comprises an output fitting adaptor which comprises a scoop-like deflector.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir for retaining the plant seeds or explants has a capacity to retain between 100 mg and 5000 mg plant seeds.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein plant seeds are evenly dispensed or stratified over a pre-determined area.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the pre-determined area comprises a selection tray.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system comprises an air-powered EFD vacuum system from Nordson ...

Herbicide Tolerant Soybeans and Methods of Use

Soybean plants, germplasm, and seed comprising a mutant acetolactate synthase gene conferring improved herbicide tolerance, molecular markers useful for identifying and, optionally, selecting soybean plants displaying tolerance, improved tolerance, or susceptibility to a herbicide, and methods of their use are provided. Also provided are isolated polynucleotides, probes, kits, systems, and the like, useful for carrying out the methods described herein. 1. A method of identifying a soybean plant , germplasm or seed comprising an endogenous polynucleotide encoding a mutant acetolactate synthase gene in its genome , said method comprising isolating nucleic acids from said plant , germplasm or seed , and detecting at least one allele of one or more marker locus that is associated with herbicide resistance , wherein the one or more marker locus is selected from the group consisting of:(a) S12761-1 on linkage group C1;(b) a marker locus comprising nucleotides 43645228-43645929 of Glyma04g37270.1;(c) a marker that detects a polymorphism at nucleotide 43645620 of Glyma04g37270.1;(d) a marker that detects a polymorphism that encodes a P178S mutation in an acetolactate synthase gene on chromosome 4;(e) a marker locus closely linked to a marker locus of (a), (b), (c), or (d);(f) S12764-1 on linkage group C2;(g) a marker locus comprising nucleotides 14143182-14143881 of Glyma06g17790.1;(h) a marker that detects a polymorphism at nucleotide 14143499 of Glyma06g17790.1;(i) a marker that detects a polymorphism that encodes a W560L mutation in an acetolactate synthase gene on chromosome 6; and,(j) a marker locus closely linked to a marker locus of (f), (g), (h), or (i).2. The method of claim 1 , comprising detecting two or more marker loci of (a)-(j) claim 1 , wherein said two or more marker loci are located on different linkage groups.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one allele is a favorable allele that positively correlates with improved herbicide resistance when ...

SUGARCANE COATING

Methods and coatings for a sugarcane stem section are shown and described. In one example, the disclosure includes a stem section that has been coated with a fatty acid component. In another example, the disclosure includes a method of growing sugarcane comprising planting a stem section that has been coated with a fatty acid component. 1. A method of treating a sugarcane stem section , the method comprising coating the stem section with a fatty acid component having a melting point temperature (T) of at least 24° C.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid component has a melting point in a range chosen from at least one of 24 to 68° C. claim 1 , 28 to 66° C. claim 1 , 28 to 64° C. claim 1 , 28 to 62° C. claim 1 , 28 to 60° C. claim 1 , 30 to 60° C. claim 1 , 32 to 60° C. claim 1 , 34 to 58° C. claim 1 , 34 to 56° C. claim 1 , 34 to 54° C. claim 1 , and 34 to 52° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid component is chosen from at least one of a hydrogenated animal fat claim 1 , a hydrogenated animal oil claim 1 , a hydrogenated vegetable fat claim 1 , a hydrogenated vegetable oil claim 1 , a stearine claim 1 , a hydrogenated stearine claim 1 , a tallow claim 1 , a hydrogenated tallow claim 1 , a butter claim 1 , and a hydrogenated butter.4. The method of claim 3 , whereinthe hydrogenated animal fat includes at least one of partially hydrogenated animal fat and fully hydrogenated animal fat,the hydrogenated animal oil includes at least one of partially hydrogenated animal oil and fully hydrogenated animal oil,the hydrogenated vegetable fat includes at least one of fully hydrogenated vegetable fat and partially hydrogenated vegetable fat,the hydrogenated vegetable oil includes at least one of fully hydrogenated vegetable oil and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil,the hydrogenated stearine includes at least one of a fully hydrogenated stearine and a partially hydrogenated stearine,the hydrogenated tallow includes at least one of a fully ...

SEED HOLDING DEVICE AND SEED CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WITH SEED HOLDING DEVICE

A seed classification system is provided. The seed classification system includes a seed holding device and a seed spectral analysis system. The seed holding device includes a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface. The plurality of wells are configured to hold a plurality of seeds. Each well is defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface. The seed spectral analysis system is configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data. 1. A seed classification system comprising:a seed holding device comprising a top surface and a plurality of wells disposed in the top surface and configured to hold a plurality of seeds, each well being defined by at least one wall extending transverse to the top surface; anda seed spectral analysis system configured to obtain image data for one or more of the seeds held in one or more of the wells of the seed holding device and configured to classify the one or more seeds based on the obtained image data.2. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein the wells are customized based on the plurality of seeds.3. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein a size or a shape of the wells is customized.4. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein a number of the plurality of wells is customized.5. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein the seed holding device is a grid-like structure.6. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein each well of the seed holding device has a depth in a range of approximately 0.5 mm to approximately 24 mm.7. The seed classification system of claim 6 , wherein each well of the seed holding device has a depth of approximately 1 mm.8. The seed classification system of claim 1 , wherein the seed holding device comprises a top layer and a bottom layer claim 1 , the top layer ...

Apparatus And Method For Biological Growth Enhancement

An apparatus and method for biological growth enhancement is disclosed. Organisms that will benefit from the apparatus and method of the present invention include seeds, fungus, bacteria, and the like. In one example, seeds are hydro-primed, exposed to a high voltage electric field, and prepared for germination. The resulting sprouts are larger than those that have not been treated by the apparatus for biological growth enhancement. In addition, the root systems of sprouts treated by the apparatus for biological growth enhancement were more advanced than those that were not treated. Benefits include increased production rate of edible sprouts, seedlings that are able to withstand adverse conditions such as drought at an earlier age, and a reduction in the resources required to grow sprouts and plants. 1. An apparatus for biological growth enhancement comprising:an enclosure having a top, a bottom, three sides and an access door;a first electrode having a generally planar form and disposed, within said enclosure;a second electrode spaced apart from said first electrode;electrode adjustment points to vary the spacing between the first electrode and the second electrode;an electronics module comprising a variable output high voltage power supply having a two conductor output;the two conductor output of the high voltage supply being electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode respectively; andat least one removable tray for retaining organisms to be treated; whereasthe removable tray is sized to fit within the enclosure and between the first electrode and the second electrode.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrode adjustment points are slots in at least one side of the enclosure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode is a generally planar stainless steel mesh.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second electrode is embedded in the enclosure bottom.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electronics module ...

HORIZONTAL ROTATING DRUM WITH ELEVATED DISCHARGE

A rotating drum with elevated discharge chute to lower the height requirement of a stacked seed treatment system. The height requirement of stacked seed treatment systems can be lowered by elevated the discharge point of the treated seed without requiring additional expense transfer components. The elevated discharge drum incorporates a series of lifting flights at the discharge end of the drum. These flights elevate the seed onto a discharge chute, which facilitates transfer to the discharge conveyor. 1. An apparatus for decreasing the clearance height requirement of a stacked treater system , the apparatus comprising:a horizontal rotating drum with an inlet end and a discharge end;the horizontal rotating drum has an inlet opening in the inlet end for receiving seed from an inlet chute;the horizontal rotating drum has a discharge opening in the discharge end;A discharge chute disposed within the discharge opening; andthe discharge chute discharges seed from the horizontal rotating drum at a higher point than the inlet chute receives seed into the horizontal rotating drum.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a series of lifting flights are disposed at the discharge end of the horizontal rotating drum.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the series of lifting flights elevate the seed into the discharge chute.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the lifting flights are capable of lifting the seed while rotating in either direction.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the horizontal rotating drum is disposed on a frame that is raised less than 18″ above the floor.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the discharge chute is attached to a frame so that the discharge chute remains stationary independent of the rotation of the horizontal rotating drum.7. An apparatus for transferring seed from a horizontal rotating drum to a discharge conveyor claim 3 , the apparatus comprising:a horizontal rotating drum with a discharge end;the horizontal rotating drum has an inlet ...

Automated contamination-free seed sampler and methods of sampling, testing and bulking seeds

An automated seed sampler system includes an imaging device for obtaining images of seeds, an orienting device for orienting the seeds based on the images, and a sampling station for removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the system also includes a transport subsystem for supporting the oriented seeds and conveying the oriented seeds to the sampling station. A method for removing tissue from seeds includes imaging the seeds, orienting the seeds based on image information obtained from the seeds, and removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the method also includes transporting the oriented seeds in a transport subsystem to a sampling station for removing the tissue from the oriented seeds, and/or collecting the tissue removed from the oriented seeds so that a one-to-one correspondence exists between the tissue and the sampled seeds, and/or analyzing the tissue for characteristics indicative of genetic and/or chemical traits.

System and Method for Combining, Packaging, and Separating Blended Seed Product

A system and method are provided for creating a precision blended seed product. A first seed group is received in a first seed hopper and transferred to a first automated metering device. A second seed group is received in a second seed hopper and transferred to a second automated metering device. A controlled portion of seed may then be metered from the first seed group with the first automated metering device and from the second seed group with the second automated metering device. The respective metered portions can then be combined together to create a precision blended seed product that includes a predetermined portion of the first seed group and a predetermined portion of the second seed group. In addition, a system and method are provided for separating two or more seed groups from a blended seed product, for example, to test one or both components and replace bad seed. 1. A method of creating a precision blended seed product , said method comprising:receiving a first seed group in a first seed hopper;receiving a second seed group in a second seed hopper;transferring the first seed group from the first seed hopper to a first automated metering device;transferring the second seed group from the second seed hopper to a second automated metering device;metering a controlled portion of seed from the first seed group with the first automated metering device;metering a controlled portion of seed from the second seed group with the second automated metering device; andcombining the respective metered portions together in a package to create a precision blended seed product that includes a predetermined portion of the first seed group and a predetermined portion of the second seed group.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first seed group comprises seed of a transgenic pest-resistant crop and the second seed group comprises seed of a non-transgenic crop.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first seed group comprises seed of a transgenic pest-resistant crop and ...

Processes For Direct Seeding Of Guayule

Disclosed herein are processes for direct seeding of guayule seeds into a field and fields produced by the processes. 115-. (canceled)16. A process for direct seeding of guayule seeds into a field comprisinga. providing treated guayule seeds and a field comprising soil with an exposed surface,b. mixing the treated guayule seeds with a seed starting mixture to produce a planting mixture comprising about 0.05 to about 5 kg of the treated guayule seeds per 100 gallons of seed starting mixture,c. applying portions of the planting mixture to the exposed surface of the soil,d. pressing the portions of the planting mixture, ande. allowing the guayule seeds of (d) to germinate into seedlings.17. The process of claim 16 , wherein the mixing of (b) comprises about 0.05 to about 4 kilograms of the treated guayule seeds per 100 gallons of seed starting mixture claim 16 , and the applying of (c) is at a rate of about 100 gallons of planting mixture per acre of field.18. The process of claim 16 , wherein the applying of (c) is at a rate of about 30 to about 200 gallons of planting mixture per acre.19. The process of claim 16 , wherein the seed starting mixture comprises a majority by volume of peat claim 16 , plant fiber claim 16 , or a combination thereof claim 16 , optionally in combination with a minority by volume of one or more of vermiculite claim 16 , perlite claim 16 , compost claim 16 , fertilizer claim 16 , or an alkaline agent.20. The process of claim 16 , further comprising irrigating the pressed portions.21. The process of claim 16 , wherein the treated guayule seeds have been subjected to gibberellic acid treatment.22. The process of claim 16 , wherein the treated guayule seeds have been treated with an insecticide selected from at least one of clothianidin claim 16 , acetamiprid claim 16 , nitenpyram claim 16 , nithiazine claim 16 , and thiacloprid.23. The process of claim 16 , wherein the portions of (c) are applied in spaced intervals to rows of soil wherein each ...

Automated Seed Sampler and Methods of Sampling, Testing and Bulking Seeds

An automated system for sampling seeds generally includes an automated sampling station having a sampler configured to remove material from a seed while protecting germination viability of the seed, a seed conveyor configured to receive the seed from out of the sampling station after the material is removed from the seed, and a sample conveyor configured to receive the material removed from the seed. The sample conveyor is configured to locate the material removed from the seed in a sample container, and the seed conveyor is configured to locate the seed from which the material is removed in a seed container so as to facilitate a one-to-one correspondence between the seed and the material removed from the seed. 1. An automated system for sampling seeds , the system comprising:an automated sampling station having a sampler configured to remove material from a seed while protecting germination viability of the seed;a seed conveyor configured to receive the seed from out of the sampling station after the material is removed from the seed; anda sample conveyor configured to receive the material removed from the seed;wherein the sample conveyor is configured to locate the material removed from the seed in a sample container, and wherein the seed conveyor is configured to locate the seed from which the material is removed in a seed container so as to facilitate a one-to-one correspondence between the seed and the material removed from the seed.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a table supporting the seed container and the sample container; andan index mechanism operable to move the table to bring the seed container into position for receiving from the seed conveyor the seed from which the material is removed, and to bring the sample container into position for receiving from the sample conveyor the material removed from the seed.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sample container includes a sample tray comprising multiple wells claim 1 , and wherein the ...

ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED REFUGE

The present invention provides a seed blend comprising pesticidal seed and refuge seed, wherein plants grown from the pesticidal seed type do not pollinate or have reduced pollination of plants grown from the refuge seed type when the seed blend is planted. Methods for deploying the seed blend and for reducing cross-pollination between plants grown from the pesticidal seed and refuge seed are also provided. 1. A corn seed blend comprising:(a) a first corn seed type comprising an insect resistance transgene and a recessive gametophyte factor allele; and(b) a second corn seed type comprising a dominant gametophyte factor allele lacking the insect resistance transgene, wherein the dominant gametophyte factor allele reduces pollination by pollen carrying the recessive gametophyte factor allele.2. The corn seed blend of claim 1 , wherein plants grown from the second corn seed type are substantially unpollinated by plants grown from the insect resistant first corn seed type.3. The corn seed blend of claim 1 , wherein a corn ear produced by plants grown from the second corn seed type exhibit a reduced number of seed comprising the insect resistance transgene when compared to a control corn seed blend comprising seed types lacking the dominant gametophyte factor allele.4. The corn seed blend of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the first corn seed type to the second corn seed type is from about 70:30 to about 99:1.5. The corn seed blend of claim 1 , wherein the first corn seed type comprises a transgene encoding for a Bt insecticidal polypeptide.6. The corn seed blend of claim 5 , wherein the Bt insecticidal polypeptide has insecticidal activity against a corn ear feeding pest.7. The corn seed blend of claim 6 , wherein the corn ear feeding pest is selected from Western Bean cutworm claim 6 , European corn borer claim 6 , Fall armyworm claim 6 , and Corn earworm.8. The corn seed blend of claim 1 , wherein the first corn seed type further comprises a transgene encoding for an ...

Method of Processing Seeds and System for Determining Angle of Repose of Granular Material Used In Seed Process

In a method of processing seeds, an angle of repose of processed seeds is determined to evaluate whether the processed seeds have been sufficiently processed in a processing step. In a system for determining an angle of repose of processed seeds, a receptacle receives and supports the seeds in a pile. An image sensor faces the receptacle to capture an image of the pile of processed seeds in the cavity. An image processor is operatively connected to the image sensor to receive the captured image from the image sensor. The image evaluates the image to determine an angle of inclination of the pile based on the image. 1. A method of processing seeds , the method comprising:(a) processing seeds in a processing step;(b) determining an angle of repose of at least a portion of the processed seeds; and(c) determining whether the processed seeds have been sufficiently processed in the processing step based on the determined angle of repose.2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises polishing the seeds.3. A method as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising one of (i) singulating the processed seeds if the processed seeds are determined to be sufficiently polished in step (c) or (ii) repeating steps (a)-(c) if the processed seeds are not determined to be sufficiently polished in step (c).4. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein step (b) comprises forming a pile of the at least a portion of the processed seeds in a receptacle.5. A method as set forth in claim 4 , wherein step (b) further comprises rotating the receptacle about a generally horizontal axis to a plurality of positions that are angularly offset about the generally horizontal axis to cause a top of the pile to become inclined.6. A method as set forth in claim 5 , wherein step (b) further comprises capturing an image representative of at least a segment of the top of the pile at each of the plurality of positions of the receptacle.7. A method as set forth in claim 6 , wherein step (b) ...

Method and Apparatus for Singulating Particles in a Stream

Particles are sorted into paths based on a measurable parameter by forming them into a stream in at least one duct carried on a body rotating around an axis where the duct is shaped so that the particles are accelerated to cause the particles separated into the duct to be aligned one after another in a row in the duct. The parameter of the particles are measured in the aligned stream one after the other and the particles are directed into one of a plurality of paths as determined by the measurement. In one arrangement the body comprises a disk member having a front face facing a supply conduit and the duct lies in a radial plane of the disk member. In one arrangement the measurement of the parameter is carried out by one or more measurement devices either carried on the disk or outside the edge of the disk.

Agricultural endophyte-plant compositions, and methods of use

This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant or a Gycine plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal or soy seeds and/or cereal or soy seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

INFERIOR-ELIMINATING AND SUPERIOR-SELECTING BREEDING METHOD FOR SYNERGISTICALLY IMPROVING WHEAT YIELD AND QUALITY

The present invention discloses an “inferior-eliminating and superior-selecting” breeding method for synergistically improving wheat yield and quality. A method for breeding target wheat varieties with improved yield and quality is provided herein, which combines the advantages of pedigree method and hybrid method, and provides a method for selection of all generations using molecular marker in combination with phenotype identification, and for selection of each generation according to different standards. Different from the derivative system method, the method reserves the traceability of line history and genetic relationship and the characteristics of simple operation and abundant genetic diversity of the hybrid method. The parents have clear backgrounds before combination and the selection process is simple and easy to operate, with clear goal, especially for those with no breeding experiences, it is easy to master and provides technical support for the rapid breeding of new varieties of high-quality and high-yield wheat. 1. A method for breeding target wheat varieties with improved yield and quality , comprising the following steps:1) selecting parental combinations that meet the following criterion from multiple parental combinations as multiple candidate parental combinations; and the criterion is that two parents in the parental combinations contain at least one high-quality related protein;{'sub': 0', '0', '1', '1', '1, '2) hybridizing the multiple candidate parental combinations respectively to obtain Fhybrid grains; hand sowing the Fhybrid grains to obtain Fsingle-row populations; and then selecting a single plant with the yield per plant is greater than that of a high-quality control variety or greater than or equal to that of a high-yield control variety or is below 5% lower than a high-yield control variety from the Fsingle-row populations as a selected Fsingle plant;'}{'sub': 1', '2', '2', '2, '3) collecting all seeds of the selected Fsingle plants, ...

SEED SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method system/apparatus for the streamlined cutting of seeds to sample the seeds and select seeds for planting is disclosed. A method of sampling seeds using such system/apparatus is also provided. The seeds are manually positioned and cut by a serrated cutting tool. 1. A seed cutting system/apparatus , comprising:(a) a cutting device operable to remove material from a seed;(b) a seed guide including an opening sized to receive material removed from the seed;(c) a cleaning system operable to clean the seed guide; and(d) a collection tray configured to receive material removed from the seed;wherein the seed guide is moveable between (i) a first position in which the seed guide is positioned between the cutting device and the collection tray to direct material removed from the seed to the collection tray and (ii) a second position in which the opening of the seed guide is positioned below a nozzle of the cleaning system.2. The seed cutting system/apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cutting device includes a body configured to rotate about a central axis claim 1 , the body including a serrated section extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end claim 1 , wherein the serrated section has a plurality of cutting teeth that define a first radius of the body at the first end and a second radius of the body at the second end claim 1 , the second radius being greater than the first radius.3. The seed cutting system/apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the seed guide includes a funnel that is movable between the first position and the second position.4. The seed cutting system/apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the funnel includes an upper funnel and a lower funnel positioned below the upper funnel claim 3 , the lower funnel being operable to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position.5. The seed cutting system/apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a protective barrier positioned between the cutting device and the collection tray claim 4 , wherein ...

SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF SEEDS WHILE SOWING, SOWING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF SEEDS IN A TRENCH

A sensor device for determining a position of seeds while sowing. The sensor device includes a radiation assembly which generates an illumination radiation oriented towards a target area, and a detection assembly. The radiation assembly includes a radiation source which provides an emission spectrum of the illumination radiation covering a spectral range. The detection assembly includes a radiation detector which detects an incident radiation, and a filter member with an attenuation band and a pass band. The radiation detector includes a field of view. The pass band has an attenuation which is less than an attenuation of the attenuation band in a wavelength range where the wavelengths are longer than those of the attenuation band. The target area and the field of view intersect. The radiation source and the radiation detector form a triangulation arrangement so that a distance from the target area to the detection assembly can be determined. 1. A sensor device for determining a position of seeds while sowing , the sensor device comprising:a radiation assembly configured to generate an illumination radiation which is oriented towards at least one target area, the radiation assembly comprising at least one radiation source which is configured to provide a first emission spectrum of the illumination radiation which covers at least a first spectral range; and at least one radiation detector configured to detect an incident radiation, the at least one radiation detector comprising at least one field of view, and', 'at least one filter member comprising an attenuation band and a pass band, the pass band comprising an attenuation which is less than an attenuation of the attenuation band in a wavelength range where the wavelengths are longer than those of the attenuation band,, 'at least one detection assembly comprising,'}wherein,the at least one target area and the at least one field of view intersect, andthe at least one radiation source of the radiation assembly and the ...

Enhancing the effectiveness of blended refuge

The present invention provides a seed blend comprising pesticidal seed and refuge seed, wherein plants grown from the pesticidal seed type do not pollinate or have reduced pollination of plants grown from the refuge seed type when the seed blend is planted. Methods for deploying the seed blend and for reducing cross-pollination between plants grown from the pesticidal seed and refuge seed are also provided.

Mixing and Drying Conveyor

A conveyor having a conveyance structure, belt, and gas manifold. The gas manifold disposed within or on an exterior portion of the structure. The gas manifold having one or more manifold outlet ports to dry, condition, or treat a metered stream of seed within the conveyor. The manifold may be operably connected to a recirculating air system providing the vacuum source and pressurized air source of atmospheric or conditioned air. A filter and vacuum port may extract debris or humidity from the metered stream of seed within the conveyor. A plurality of mixing baffles may be longitudinally spaced apart through the conveyor in a laterally alternating manner to mix the metered stream of seed. The conveyor may be used to transfer, mix, dry, condition and treat the metered stream of seed between multiple stages of treatment. 1. A conveyor comprising:a. a conveyance structure;b. a belt partially disposed within the conveyance structure; andc. a first gas manifold operably connected to the conveyance structure to direct pressurized gas into the conveyance structure.2. The conveyor of claim 1 , further comprising:a. a lid of the conveyor that is removable; andb. a plurality of manifold outlet ports pass through the lid.3. The conveyor of claim 1 , further comprising:a. a plurality of mixing baffles longitudinally spaced apart through the conveyor in a laterally alternating manner; andb. a plurality of manifold outlet ports operably connected to the first gas manifold, wherein a first manifold outlet port is disposed laterally adjacent to a first mixing baffle.4. The conveyor of claim 1 , wherein the first gas manifold is mounted to an exterior portion of the conveyor.5. The conveyor of claim 1 , wherein the first gas manifold is disposed within the conveyance structure.6. The conveyor of claim 1 , further comprising:a. a second gas manifold operably connected to the conveyance structure to direct gas from the conveyance structure.7. The conveyor of claim 6 , further ...

Triggerable support package for seeds

A system for enhancement of crop production includes a triggerable seed support package. The triggerable seed support package has a payload including seed enhancement material, where the payload is configured to be released in response to a trigger.

CYCLE AND SOAK IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device. 1. A cycle and soak irrigation control unit , comprising:a housing;a first input connector configured to couple with a first output of an irrigation controller, wherein the irrigation controller is separate from and external to the cycle and soak irrigation control unit;a first output connector configured to couple to a first irrigation actuatable device configured to control a flow of water; and detect a first activation signal from the irrigation controller received at the first input connector; and', 'control an output of the first activation signal from the first output connector according to a predefined cycle and soak sequence to control a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the first activation signal is outputted from the first output connector to activate the first irrigation actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the first activation signal is not outputted from the first output connector deactivating the first actuatable device., 'a timing control circuit ...

MESOIONIC IMIDAZOPYRIDINES AS INSECTICIDES

Provided are compounds of the formula (I) 3. The compound according to claim 1 , in which{'sup': 5a', '5b', '5c, 'sub': 2', '4', '3', '4', '3', '6', '2', '4', '3', '4', '3', '6', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'claim-text': 'or', 'T represents hydrogen, C(R)(R)(R), C-C-alkenyl, C-C-alkynyl or C-C-cycloalkyl, where C-C-alkenyl, C-C-alkynyl or C-C-cycloalkyl may each optionally be mono- to trisubstituted and the substituents independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of halogen, and/or may each optionally be monosubstituted and the substituent is selected from the group consisting of cyano, C-C-alkyl, C-C-haloalkyl, C-C-alkoxy, C-C-haloalkoxy, C-C-alkylthio, C-C-alkylsulfinyl and C-C-alkylsulfonyl,'}{'sub': 1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4', '1', '4, 'claim-text': 'or', 'T represents phenyl, C-C-alkylenedioxyphenyl, naphthyl, furanyl, thienyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, 1,2,3-triazolyl, 1,2,4-triazolyl, 1,3-oxazolyl, 1,2-oxazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, 1,2,3-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,3,4-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,5-oxadiazolyl, 1,2,3-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,3,4-thiadiazolyl, 1,2,5-thiadiazolyl, pyridyl, pyrimidyl, thiophenyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, 1,2,3-triazinyl, 1,2,4-triazinyl, 1,3,5-triazinyl, benzofuranyl, indolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzimidazolyl, pyrazolopyridinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, azetidinyl, azolidinyl, azinanyl, oxetanyl, oxolanyl, oxanyl, dioxanyl, thiethanyl, thiolanyl, thianyl, or dihydroisoxazolyl, where the radicals mentioned above may each optionally be mono- to tetrasubstituted and the substituents independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of fluorine and chlorine, and/or may each optionally be mono- to disubstituted and the substituents independently of one another are selected from the group consisting of bromine, nitro, ...

PROMOTER FOR LEGUMINOUS PLANT GROWTH

It is intended to provide a component promoting the growth of leguminous plants. The present invention provides a promoter for leguminous plant growth comprising a glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient, and a method for promoting the growth of a leguminous plant using a glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient. The glycoside of soyasapogenol B is a glycoside having a hydroxy group at position C-22 of the soyasapogenol B and having a saccharide bonded to a hydroxy group at position C-3 of the soyasapogenol B. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for promoting the growth of a leguminous plant comprising using a glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient , the glycoside having a hydroxy group at position C-22 of the soyasapogenol B and having a saccharide bonded to a hydroxy group at position C-3 of the soyasapogenol B.7. The method according to claim 6 , comprising cultivating the leguminous plant with the glycoside of soyasapogenol B.8. The method according to claim 7 , comprising:adding a pesticide, a fertilizer, a microbial material, a soil conditioner, a material for sowing or a supplement for plants comprising the glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient to a cultivation substrate; andcultivating the leguminous plant in the obtained cultivation substrate to which the glycoside is added.9. The method according to claim 7 , comprising:coating or smearing a leguminous plant seed before sowing with a pesticide, a fertilizer, a microbial material, a soil conditioner, a material for sowing or a supplement for plants comprising the glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient; andcultivating the seed in a cultivation substrate.10. The method according to claim 7 , comprising:distributing or spraying a pesticide, a fertilizer, a microbial material, a soil conditioner, a material for sowing or a supplement for plants comprising the glycoside of soyasapogenol B as an active ingredient to a leguminous plant body, or coating the ...

METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF SALT STRESS SYMPTOMS DURING PLANT CULTIVATION IN SALINE CONDITIONS BY APPLICATION OF CARBON-BASED NANOMATERIALS (CBN) TO GROWTH MEDIUM AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME

A method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant, comprising the step of adding carbon-based nanomaterials into a salinity growth medium in which the seed plant is cultivated, the salinity growth medium is in a salinity condition which causes the seed plant cultivated in the growth medium demonstrates the salinity stress symptom. 1. A method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant , comprising:adding carbon-based nanomaterials into a salinity growth medium in which the seed plant is cultivated;wherein the salinity growth medium is in a salinity condition which causes the seed plant cultivated in the growth medium demonstrates the salinity stress symptom.2. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 1 , wherein:carbon-based nanomaterials comprises at least one of carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene.3. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 1 , wherein:the salinity stress symptom comprises at least one of lower germination rate, shorter shoot length, and shorter root length, as compared to the seed plant cultivated in a non-salinity growth medium.4. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 1 , wherein:the salinity stress symptom comprises at least one of less leaf production, less flower production, and less fruit production, as compared to the seed plant cultivated in a non-salinity growth medium.5. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 2 , wherein:the concentration of CNT ranges between 50-1000 μg/ml;the concentration of graphene ranges between 50-1000 μg/ml.6. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 3 , wherein:{'i': 'Catharanthus roseus.', 'the seed plant is one of switchgrass, sorghum, cotton, and'}7. The method for reducing salinity stress symptoms in a seed plant according to claim 4 , wherein:{'i': 'Catharanthus ...

METHODS OF SEED TREATMENT AND RESULTING PRODUCTS

A method of treating a seed for sowing is provided for improving subsequent plant performance comprising the step of treating the seed for sowing with UV-B irradiation. 1. A method of treating a seed for sowing to improve subsequent plant performance comprising the step of treating the seed for sowing with UV-B irradiation.2. The method as claimed in wherein the improved plant performance is selected from the group consisting of:a) stress resilience to one or more environmental stresses to the seed and/or resulting plant and/or resulting crop before or after harvesting,b) improving yield of harvestable crop material; andc) improving quality of harvestable crop material.3. The method as claimed in wherein the seed for sowing is selected from the group consisting of lettuce claim 1 , beans claim 1 , broccoli claim 1 , cabbage claim 1 , carrot claim 1 , cauliflower claim 1 , cucumber claim 1 , melon claim 1 , onion claim 1 , peas claim 1 , peppers claim 1 , pumpkin claim 1 , spinach claim 1 , squash claim 1 , sweetcorn claim 1 , tomato claim 1 , watermelon claim 1 , alfalfa claim 1 , canola claim 1 , corn claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , sorghum claim 1 , soybeans claim 1 , sugarbeets claim 1 , wheat and combinations thereof.4. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B irradiation is administered in the UV-B waveband of between 320 to 280 nm.5. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B irradiation is administered in the UV-B waveband between 291 to 281 nm.6. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B irradiation is administered in the UV-B waveband of approximately 286 nm.7. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B irradiation is administered in the UV-B waveband of approximately 317 nm.8. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B is administered during an initial seed priming process.9. The method as claimed in wherein the UV-B is administered following an initial water hydration process.10. The method as claimed in wherein the method of treating a seed for sowing includes ...

TRIGGERABLE SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR SEEDS

A system for enhancement of crop production includes a triggerable seed support package. The triggerable seed support package has a payload including seed enhancement material, where the payload is configured to be released in response to a trigger. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon , the instructions forming a program executable by a processing circuit to cause the processing circuit to perform operations comprising:analyzing sensor data from a sensor of a triggerable seed support package;detecting a trigger based on the sensor data; and the sensor configured to generate the sensor data;', 'the payload including seed enhancement material, wherein the payload is configured to be released in response to the trigger; and', 'the processing circuit., 'controlling the release of a payload of the seed support package based on the trigger, wherein the seed support package comprises2. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the sensor includes a radiofrequency sensor configured to receive a radiofrequency signal claim 1 , and wherein the trigger includes the radiofrequency signal.3. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 2 , wherein the radiofrequency signal is encoded to collectively address a group of seed support packages.4. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 2 , wherein the operations further comprise reprogramming the processing circuit based on the radiofrequency signal claim 2 , and wherein the radiofrequency signal includes instructions to configure a release of the payload.5. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is operatively connected to the support package by a communications channel claim 1 , and wherein the sensor is operatively connected to a group of support packages.6. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is mechanically supported by another element of the support package.7. The ...

Method and Apparatus for Singulating Particles in a Stream

Particles are sorted into paths based on a measurable parameter by forming them into a stream in at least one duct carried on a body rotating around an axis where the duct is shaped so that the particles are accelerated to cause the particles separated into the duct to be aligned one after another in a row in the duct. The parameter of the particles are measured in the aligned stream one after the other and the particles are directed into one of a plurality of paths as determined by the measurement. In one arrangement the body comprises a disk member having a front face facing a supply conduit and the duct lies in a radial plane of the disk member. In one arrangement the measurement of the parameter is carried out by one or more measurement devices either carried on the disk or outside the edge of the disk.

VEGETABLE OIL COMPRISING A POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACID HAVING AT LEAST 20 CARBON ATOMS

The present invention describes a vegetable oil comprising a polyunsatured fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA), which oil has 1. A vegetable oil comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid having at least 20 carbon atoms (LC-PUFA) , which oil has(a) an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 25;(b) a peroxide value (POV) of less than 10;(c) a triglyceride content of greater than 90%; and/or(d) an Oil Stability Index (OSI) of greater than 5 hours at 80° C.2. An oil according to claim 1 , which has an anisidine value (AnV) of less than 25.3. An oil according to or claim 1 , which has a peroxide value (POV) of less than 10.4. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , which has a triglyceride content of at least 90%.5. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , which oil has a Oil Stability Index (OSI) of greater than 5 hours at 80° C.6. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the LC-PUFA has at least 3 double bonds.7. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the LC-PUFA is an ω-3 or an ω-6 PUFA.8. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the LC-PUFA is selected from dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA claim 1 , 20:3 ω-6) claim 1 , arachidonic acid (ARA claim 1 , 20:4 ω-6) claim 1 , eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA claim 1 , 20:5 ω-3) claim 1 , docosahexaenoic acid (DHA: 22:6 ω-3) claim 1 , docosapentaenoic acid (DPA 22:5 ω-3 claim 1 , or DPA 22:5 claim 1 , ω-6).9. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , containing a LC-PUFA at a concentration of at least 5 wt. % with respect to the total fatty acids in the oil.10. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , containing a LC-PUFA as defined in any of to at a concentration of at least 5 wt. % with respect to the total fatty acids in the oil11. An oil according to any preceding claim claim 1 , having an arachidonic acid (ARA) content of at least 5 wt. % with respect to the total fatty acids in the oil.12. An oil according to any preceding claim ...

CYCLE AND SOAK IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device. 1. A cycle and soak irrigation control unit , comprising:a housing;a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors secured with the housing and each pair comprising an input connector and a corresponding output connector, wherein each input connector is configured to couple with at least one controller output actuation line of an irrigation controller, and wherein each output connector is configured to couple with at least one irrigation actuatable device configured to control a flow of water, wherein the irrigation controller is separate from and external to the cycle and soak irrigation control unit;a plurality of electrical pathways within the housing, each electrical pathway coupling a respective input connector to a respective corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal received from the irrigation controller at the respective input connector via a respective one of the output actuation lines of the irrigation controller to be passed to the respective corresponding ...

Automated Seed Sampler And Methods Of Sampling, Testing And Bulking Seeds

An automated system for sampling seeds generally includes an automated sampling station having a sampler configured to remove material from a seed while protecting germination viability of the seed, a seed conveyor configured to receive the seed from out of the sampling station after the material is removed from the seed, and a sample conveyor configured to receive the material removed from the seed. The sample conveyor is configured to locate the material removed from the seed in a sample container, and the seed conveyor is configured to locate the seed from which the material is removed in a seed container so as to facilitate a one-to-one correspondence between the seed and the material removed from the seed. 1. An automated system for sampling seeds , the system comprising:an automated sampling station having a sampler configured to remove material from a seed while protecting germination viability of the seed;a seed conveyor configured to receive the seed from out of the sampling station after the material is removed from the seed; anda sample conveyor configured to receive the material removed from the seed;wherein the sample conveyor is configured to locate the material removed from the seed in a sample container, and wherein the seed conveyor is configured to locate the seed from which the material is removed in a seed container so as to facilitate a one-to-one correspondence between the seed and the material removed from the seed.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a table supporting the seed container and the sample container; andan index mechanism operable to move the table to bring the seed container into position for receiving from the seed conveyor the seed from which the material is removed, and to bring the sample container into position for receiving from the sample conveyor the material removed from the seed.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sample container includes a sample tray comprising multiple wells claim 1 , and wherein the ...

HIGH-THROUGHPUT SORTING OF SMALL OBJECTS VIA OIL AND/OR MOISTURE CONTENT USING LOW-FIELD NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE

The current disclosure describes an automated high-throughput seed sorting system for separating seed via oil and/or moisture content using novel nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) systems and methods. The disclosed systems and methods for measuring the oil and/or moisture content of a single seed in a low-field time domain NMR instrument are superior in sample throughput and signal-to-noise ratio to conventional NMR systems and methods (free induction decay or spin echo) for single seed oil/moisture measurement. 1. A high throughput dynamic seed sorting system , said system comprising:a conveyor assembly including a seed conveyor belt having a plurality of seed cups attached thereto, the conveyor assembly structured and operable to continuously move the conveyor belt at a selected constant rate of speed during operation of the system;a seed feeder assembly structured and operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds and deposit each singulated seed into a respective one of the seed cups as the conveyor belt continuously moves at the selected constant rate of speed;a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) assembly having the conveyor belt operably extending therethrough, the NMR assembly structured and operable to generate oil mass data for each seed as each seed moves through the NMR assembly at the selected constant rate of speed; anda computer based central control system structured and operable to: store the oil mass data for each seed and associate the oil mass data received for each seed with the respective seed, and', 'based on the oil mass, compute an oil content value for each respective seed within a time period dictated by the selected constant rate of speed of the conveyor belt., 'receive the oil mass data from the NMR assembly for each seed, and execute oil content software to2. The system of further comprising a microwave resonance cavity structured and operable to receive and have pass therethrough claim 1 , without pause claim 1 , each seed after ...

PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR DIRECTLY SEEDING IN VITRO MICROTUBER

Provided is a pretreatment method for directly seeding an in vitro microtuber in an open field including: sterilizing a washed in vitro microtuber with chlorine dioxide and drying the sterilized in vitro microtuber; irradiating the dried in vitro microtuber with light and greening the dried in vitro microtuber; putting the greened in vitro microtuber in a storage container and storing the greened in vitro microtuber in a temperature range of 2 to 4° C.; and germinating the in vitro microtuber. The in vitro microtuber can quickly adapt to environment when directly seeded on a field, an early-stage management of the in vitro microtuber is facilitated, and physiological functions thereof such as vitamin synthesis is activated. 1. A pretreatment method for directly seeding an in vitro microtuber , the pretreatment method comprising:{'sub': '2', 'a) sterilizing a washed in vitro microtuber with chlorine dioxide (ClO) and drying the sterilized in vitro microtuber;'}b) irradiating the dried in vitro microtuber with light and greening the dried in vitro microtuber;c) putting the greened in vitro microtuber in a storage container and storing the greened in vitro microtuber in a temperature range of 2 to 4° C.; andd) germinating the in vitro microtuber.2. The pretreatment method of claim 1 , wherein Step b is performed for 7 to 10 days under conditions including 3 claim 1 ,000 to 4 claim 1 ,000 lux of light and 40 to 60% of humidity.3. The pretreatment method of claim 1 , wherein Step b is a step of irradiating the in vitro microtuber with light for 12 hours and shading the in vitro microtuber from light for 12 hours every day.4. The pretreatment method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in Step c claim 1 , the storage container is a tyvek pouch.5. The pretreatment method of claim 1 , wherein Step d is performed for 4 weeks under conditions including 3 claim 1 ,000 to 4 claim 1 ,000 lux of light and 40 to 60% of humidity.6. The pretreatment method of claim 1 , wherein Step d ...

PROCESSING SEEDS BY COLD PLASMA TREATMENT TO REDUCE AN APPARENT CONTACT ANGLE OF SEEDS COAT SURFACE

Disclosed are methods for reduction on apparent contact angle of seeds coat surface by cold plasma treatment, agricultural devices for said treatment and seeds obtained by methods thereof. 1. A method of treating plant seeds comprising:providing a plant seed having a seed coat with an outer surface having a natural apparent contact angle; andexposing said plant seed to a plasma under conditions effective to substantially reduce the apparent contact angle of said seed coat surface from said natural apparent contact angle to a treated apparent contact angle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said apparent contact angle is reduced by not less than about 10°.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said exposing of said plant seed to said plasma is such that said treated apparent contact angle is less than 90°.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said natural apparent contact angle is greater than 90°.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plasma comprises a cold radio-frequency plasma.69-. (canceled)10. The method of claim 1 , wherein said seed is exposed to said plasma for not more than about 60 minutes.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein said seed is exposed to said plasma for not more than about 4 minutes.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein said seed is exposed to said plasma for not more than about 1 minute.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein said seed is exposed to said plasma in a chamber including an atmosphere from which said plasma is generated.1417-. (canceled)18. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: subsequent to said exposure to plasma claim 1 , contacting said seed with water.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein said contacting with water is under conditions allowing said seed to germinate.20. The method of claim 19 , further comprising: planting said seed.21. The method claim 18 , further comprising: subsequent to said exposure to plasma claim 18 , waiting a period of time during which said plant seed sprouts; and subsequently preparing a foodstuff from ...

HYDROPHILIZATION POLYMERS AND METHODS FOR USE

Soil/seed hydrophilization polymers comprising: monomer Acomprising at least one betaine group or at least one cationic group; and optionally, monomer Bcomprising at least one non-ionic group or at least one anionic group, wherein the polymer is water-soluble or water-dispersible; and provided that if the monomer Acomprises a cationic group, the monomer Ba must be present and comprise an anionic group. Also disclosed are methods for treating soil comprising contacting the hydrophilization polymer with the soil, with improvements including increase in hydrophilicity of the soil, increase in root characteristics, increase in germination rates, as compared to soil without the hydrophilization polymer. 1. A soil additive composition comprising: [{'sub': 'b', '(i) monomer Acomprising at least one betaine group or at least one cationic group; and'}, {'sub': 'a', '(ii) optionally, monomer Bcomprising at least one non-ionic group or at least one anionic group,'}], 'a polymer comprising{'sub': b', 'a, 'wherein the polymer is water-soluble or water-dispersible; and provided that if the monomer Acomprises a cationic group, the monomer Bmust be present and comprise an anionic group; and'}a seed at least partially coated by the polymer.2. The soil additive composition of wherein the betaine group is chosen froma) -alkylsulphonates or -phosphonates of dialkylammonioalkyl acrylates or methacrylates, -acrylamides or -methacrylamides;b) -heterocyclic betaine monomers;c) -alkylsulphonates or -phosphonates of dialkylammonioalkylallylics;d) -alkylsulphonates or -phosphonates of dialkylammonioalkylstyrenes;e) -betaines resulting from ethylenically unsaturated anhydrides and dienes; orf) -phosphobetaines.4. The soil additive composition of wherein the monomer Acomprising the betaine group selected from:sulphopropyldimethylammonioethyl methacrylate (SPE),sulphoethyldimethylammonioethyl methacrylate,sulphobutyldimethylammonioethyl methacrylate,sulphohydroxypropyldimethylammonioethyl ...

Cotton seed processing

A method of processing cottonseed includes applying an acid solution to a quantity of fuzzy cottonseed within an acid application device. Transferring the quantity of fuzzy cottonseed to a fluid bed dryer station after applying the acid solution. At least partially drying the quantity of fuzzy cottonseed at the fluid bed dryer station.

Combinations of biological control agents and insecticides or fungicides

Compositions are provided that improve overall plant vigor and yield by combining agriculturally effective amounts of at least one environmentally friendly biological control agent and at least one insect control agent and or fungicide. A composition of the present invention is particularly effective in the presence of plant parasitic nematode and fungal species. Along with a benefit of reducing insect pressure, the inventive composition enhances the root system of a plant and improves the establishment of the biological control agent within the rhizosphere, thereby enhancing the effectiveness thereof. Use of a composition of the present invention leads to an overall reduction in crop losses caused by either plant parasitic nematodes or fungi and this reduction is much greater than would have bean expected from application of either component alone. Methods for utilizing compositions of the present invention are also provided. Further the compositions according to this invention display synergistic insecticidal, nematicidal, acaricidal or fungicidal activity.

Seed Preparation

A coated seed product, the product comprising: at least one plant seed; and a coating adhered to the exterior of the plant seed, the coating comprising one or more evaporite minerals, preferably polyhalite.

Composition to enhance nutrient content in plants

The current disclosure relates to a chemical-free composition that increases the nutritive value of crops, by increasing vitamin levels in the crop produce. The composition disclosed in the current invention also increases crop yield. The composition does not contain any chemicals and can increase vitamin levels in the crop produce by non-transgenic means, which can help to alleviate deficiency diseases due to malnutrition in an inexpensive and sustainable manner.

Method for sorting corn kernels of a batch of corn kernels

Method for sorting corn kernels of a batch of corn kernels, the method comprising the steps of: laying the corn kernel on a support surface, the corn kernel having a resting surface in contact with the support surface, and an upper surface opposite the resting surface, acquiring at least one orientation image of the corn kernel with an orientation imaging system, the orientation imaging system having a modality adapted to enable structural features of the corn kernel to be measured, determining an orientation of the corn kernel with respect to the support surface based on the structural features of the corn kernel measured on the orientation image, sorting the corn kernel as a function of the orientation.

Seed Flow Chamber for Seed Conditioning, Processing, and Drying in a Treatment System

A seed flow chamber for handling seed and grain commodity, especially for use with a seed treatment applicator. Seed flow is received through an upper inlet opening configured to receive a flow of seed and discharged through a lower discharge opening. A diverging guide member splits the seed flow. A converging guide member disposed below the diverging guide member reunites the seed flow prior to discharge. The converging member has a downward sloping surface and an air vent, such as a plurality of airflow apertures connected to a plenum. The air vent is configured to communicate with an air supply. A vacuum vent—disposed below the diverging guide member—is configured to communicate with a vacuum source. A fan system recirculates air between the air vent and the vacuum vent. Dehumidifier may condition the air supply to assist with drying. 1. A seed flow chamber comprising:a. An upper inlet opening;b. A lower discharge opening; i. A downward sloping surface having a plurality of perforations; and', 'ii. A plenum configured to communicate with an air supply and the plurality of perforations., 'c. A first guiding surface comprising2. The seed flow chamber of further comprising:a. A vacuum port disposed in the seed flow chamber, the vacuum port configured to communicate with a vacuum source.3. The seed flow chamber of further comprising:a. A dividing member disposed upstream of the first guiding surface, configured to divide a seed flow into a first divided seed flow and a second divided seed flow.4. The seed flow chamber of claim 3 , wherein the dividing member has a V-shaped cross section.5. The seed flow chamber of claim 4 , further comprising:a. A fan system in operably connected to the plenum and the vacuum port, wherein the fan system is configured to recirculate air to between the air supply and the vacuum source.6. The seed flow chamber of claim 5 , wherein the fan system further comprises:a. A filter configured to remove dust and debris and disposed between the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FIELD PROFILES BASED ON DATA FROM MULTIPLE TYPES OF SENSORS

In one aspect, a system for monitoring field profiles may include a vision-based sensor configured to capture vision data indicative of a profile of a field, with the profile being at least of a crop canopy profile of the field or a soil surface profile of the field. The system may also include a secondary sensor configured to capture secondary data indicative of the profile of the field. Furthermore, a controller of the disclosed system may be configured to receive the vision data from the vision-based sensor and the secondary data from the secondary sensor. Moreover, the controller may be configured to determine a quality parameter associated with the vision data. Additionally, when the quality parameter falls below a minimum threshold, the controller may be configured to determine at least a portion of the profile of the field based on the secondary data. 1. A system for monitoring field profiles , the system comprising:a vision-based sensor configured to capture vision data indicative of a profile of a field, the profile being at least of a crop canopy profile of the field or a soil surface profile of the field;a secondary sensor configured to capture secondary data indicative of the profile of the field; and receive the vision data from the vision-based sensor and the secondary data from the secondary sensor;', 'determine a quality parameter associated with the vision data; and', 'when the quality parameter falls below a minimum threshold, determine at least a portion of the profile of the field based on the secondary data., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the vision-based sensor and the secondary sensor, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine the quality parameter based on the vision data.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to determine profile of the field based on the vision data and determine the quality parameter based on a variability of the ...

ULTRASONIC TREATMENT OF SEEDS

Seeds are subject to ultrasonic treatment to enhance and reduce the time for the germination process. In particular to this invention, the seeds are treated ultrasonically while the seeds are in a dry state. A dry sonification process for a dry seed and apparatus produces a sonically-treated dry seed having an enhanced germination characteristic and providing an enhanced growth characteristic to a plant resulting therefrom. The sonification process includes subjecting the dry seed to be sonically treated to sound energy at a frequency and energy density and applying for a sufficient time such that the sonically-treated dry seed has an enhanced germination characteristic and a plant resulting from the sonically-treated dry seed has an enhanced growth characteristic. The ultrasonic treatment can include applying the ultrasonic sound energy in different alternating waveforms, or in a batch or continuous process, with continuous flow through a helical flow path. 150-. (canceled)51. A dry sonication process for a dry seed producing a sonically-treated dry seed having an enhanced germination characteristic and providing an enhanced growth characteristic to a plant resulting therefrom , the sonication process comprising:subjecting the dry seed to be sonically treated to sound energy at a frequency and energy density and applying alternating ultrasonic waveforms for a sufficient time such that the sonically-treated dry seed has an enhanced germination characteristic and a plant resulting from the sonically-treated dry seed has an enhanced growth characteristic.52. The dry sonication process of claim 51 , wherein the sound energy is at a frequency of about 15 kHz to about 175 kHz.53. The dry sonication process of claim 51 , wherein the sound energy is at a frequency of about 20 kHz to about 100 kHz.54. The dry sonication process of claim 51 , wherein the sound energy is at a frequency of about 20 kHz to about 30 kHz.55. The dry sonication process of claim 51 , wherein the ...

Automated High-Throughput Seed Sampler And Methods Of Sampling, Testing And Bulking Seeds

An automated method for operating an automated seed sampling system having a seed loading station, a seed transport subsystem, and a seed sampling station generally includes sensing whether individual seeds are successfully isolated from a bulk of seeds at the seed loading station, and sensing whether the isolated seeds are properly positioned by the seed transport subsystem adjacent the seed sampling station in preparation for removing tissue from the isolated seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic. 1. An automated method for operating an automated seed sampling system having a seed loading station , a seed transport subsystem , and a seed sampling station , the method comprising:sensing whether individual seeds are successfully isolated from a bulk of seeds at the seed loading station; andsensing whether the isolated seeds are properly positioned by the seed transport subsystem adjacent the seed sampling station in preparation for removing tissue from the isolated seeds.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sensing whether the isolated seeds are properly positioned by the seed transport subsystem adjacent a seed imaging station of the seed sampling station in preparation for collecting image data of the isolated seeds.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , in response to the isolated seeds being properly positioned adjacent the seed imaging station claim 2 , collecting image data of the isolated seeds at the seed imaging station.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising sensing whether the isolated seeds are properly positioned by the seed transport subsystem adjacent a seed orientation station of the seed sampling station in preparation for orienting the isolated seeds in a desired orientation.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising ...

Led light timing in a high growth, high density, closed environment system

Disclosed herein is a high growth, high density, closed environment growing system and methods thereof. A method of accelerating plant cell growth in a growing system may include adjusting the lighting in accordance with an identified plant growth stage.

SEED ABLATION

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for seed ablation. In accordance with the method of seed ablation, the apparatus is adapted to expose a heat source to a plurality of seeds while the seeds are in motion. Exposing of the heat source to the moving seed allows ablation of the seeds for de-awning and removing of the appendages of the seeds. In a particular arrangement the seeds are exposed to rotational movement within a centrifugal drum to form a rotating stream of seeds. A torch which reaches into the drum provides a flame directed to the stream of seeds for exposing the seeds to the flame. This allows the ablation of the seed awns and appendages over time as seeds enter into contact with the flame. 1. A method for ablating seeds , the method comprises the step of exposing at least one seed to at least one heat source , wherein the seed is in motion.2. A method according to further comprising generating a moving stream of seeds.3. A method according to wherein the stream of seeds is exposed to the heat source.4. A method according to or wherein a particular location of the stream of seeds is exposed to the heat source.5. A method according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the heat source comprises a flame that comprises a pre-combustion zone claim 2 , a main reaction zone and a post-combustion zone.6. A method according to wherein the flame is a pencil shaped flame directed at one point of the stream of seeds7. A method according to or wherein the flame has a width of 15 mm.8. A method according to or wherein the flame has width of 35 mm.9. A method according to any one of to wherein the flame is a pencil shaped flame of about 38.1 mm to 50.8 mm long.10. A method according to any one of to wherein the flame is a large volume flame.11. A method according to any one of to wherein the flame comprises a cyclone flame.12. A method according to any one of to wherein the particular location of the stream of seeds is exposed simultaneously to ...

METHODS OF SEED TREATMENT AND RESULTING PRODUCTS

Provided herein are methods, compositions, and devices relating to administration of UV-B to a seed. 1. A method for improving at least one of plant performance and hardiness , comprising:a) priming a seed using a priming medium;b) concurrently inducing metabolic activation in the seed; andc) subsequently reducing internal moisture of the seed.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the seed.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising bagging the seed for sale.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the priming medium is water.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the priming medium is polyethylene glycol.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein reducing the internal moisture comprises using air claim 1 , reducing humidity claim 1 , adjusting a temperature claim 1 , or using a desiccant.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein inducing metabolic activation comprises administering light claim 1 , hormones claim 1 , chemicals claim 1 , steroids claim 1 , or vitamins.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the light is enriched for UV-B.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein a wavelength of the UV-B is in a range of about 280 nm to about 290 nm.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein an irradiance of the UV-B is up to 300 uW cm.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein an irradiance of the UV-B is no more than 1.3×10W cms.12. The method of claim 8 , wherein the light enriched for UV-B comprises at least 50% UV-B.13. The method of claim 8 , wherein the light enriched for UV-B comprises at least 50% more UV-B than any other wavelength.14. The method of claim 8 , wherein the light comprises visible light.15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the visible light is administered no more than 400 umol ms.16. The method of claim 8 , wherein the UV-B is administered at no more than 100 kJ m.17. The method of claim 1 , wherein a duration of priming the seed and concurrently inducing metabolic activation is in a range of about 1 hour to about 30 hours claim 1 , about 2 hours to about 27 hours claim 1 , ...

METHOD FOR CULTIVATING CORN OR SOYBEAN

A method is provided for cultivating soybean or corn. Also provided is a method for controlling insect pests in a field of soybean or corn. By these methods, insect pests in the fields of soybean or corn can be controlled. Therefore, a good yield of corn or soybean can been obtained. 1. A method for cultivating soybean or corn , comprising: a step of sowing a field with seeds of soybean or corn wherein a resistance to an inhibitor of 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase or an inhibitor of glutamine synthase are imparted to the soybean or corn and the seeds are treated with at least one neonicotinoid compound selected from the group consisting of clothianidin , thiamethoxam and imidacloprid , and at least one metalaxyl compound selected from the group consisting of metalaxyl and metalaxyl-M , and then a step of treating the field with at least one organophosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of glyphosate , glufosinate , glufosinate-P , and agriculturally acceptable salts of these compounds.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one neonicotinoid compound is clothianidin.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of sowing a field with seeds of soybean or corn is the step of sowing a field with seeds of soybean.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein one or more beneficial characters are imparted to the soybean.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the step of sowing a field with seeds of soybean or corn is the step of sowing a field with seeds of corn.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein one or more beneficial characters are imparted to the corn.7. A method for controlling insect pests in a field of soybean or corn claim 5 , comprising the steps of:a step of treating seeds of soybean or corn wherein a resistance to an inhibitor of 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase or an inhibitor of glutamine synthase are imparted to the soybean or corn with at least one neonicotinoid compound ...

SYSTEM FOR IMAGING AND ORIENTING SEEDS AND METHOD OF USE

A system and method for the automated or semi-automated imagining and orienting of seeds to prepare the seeds for transformation and transgenic engineering. 1. A method for imaging a seed , the method comprising:using a robotic arm to position a seed for imaging,capturing a plurality of images of the seed,identifying a location of the embryo of the seed based on the plurality of captured images,identifying an edge of the hilum nearest the identified location based on the plurality of captured images,identifying a point between the edge of the hilum and the outer edge of the seed at which to trim an embryonic axis of the seed, andmoving the seed with the robotic arm to orient the seed in a position based identified point at which to trim the embryonic axis of the seed.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein identifying the location of the embryo of the seed includes analyzing the captured images to locate the embryonic axis of the seed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein identifying the point between the edge of the hilum and the outer edge of the seed at which to trim the embryonic axis of the seed includes identifying the edge of the hilum nearest the embryonic axis.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein identifying the point between the edge of the hilum and the outer edge of the seed at which to trim the embryonic axis of the seed includes identifying the outer edge of the seed on the same side of the seed as the embryonic axis.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein using the robotic arm to position the seed for imaging includes engaging the seed with a grip of the robotic arm.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising calculating a distance between the identified point at which to trim the embryonic axis of the seed and a center point of the grip.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein engaging the seed with the grip of the robotic arm includes attaching the seed to the grip via a suction force.8. A method for imaging a seed claim 5 , the method comprising:using a robotic arm ...

SEED POTATO CUTTING SYSTEM WITH POTATO POSITIONING MECHANISM

A seed potato cutting system includes a cutting roller unit, including an endless roller chain, having a plurality of parallel roller sets with longitudinal gaps therebetween, configured to convey seed potatoes resting in the gaps in a longitudinal direction through a plurality of pairs of upright cutting blades, a laterally-slidable thumb rake, disposed in each longitudinal gap parallel to the roller sets, having a plurality of upwardly extending thumbs, and a thumb rake alignment device, configured to sequentially laterally slide all thumb rakes in first and second directions, respectively, to contact and laterally align each seed potato with a corresponding pair of cutting blades as the roller chain conveys the seed potatoes theretoward. 1. A seed potato cutting system , comprising: an endless roller chain, having a plurality of parallel roller sets with longitudinal gaps therebetween, configured to convey seed potatoes resting in the gaps in a longitudinal direction through a plurality of pairs of upright cutting blades;', 'a laterally-slidable thumb rake, disposed in each longitudinal gap parallel to the roller sets, having a plurality of upwardly extending thumbs; and', 'a thumb rake alignment device, configured to sequentially laterally slide all thumb rakes in first and second directions, respectively, to contact and laterally align each seed potato with a corresponding pair of cutting blades as the roller chain conveys the seed potatoes theretoward., 'a cutting roller unit, including'}2. A seed potato cutting system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the thumb rake alignment device comprises an alignment track claim 1 , disposed alongside an upper portion of the endless roller chain claim 1 , having proximal and distal portions claim 1 , configured to contact each thumb rake as the roller chain travels in the longitudinal direction claim 1 , the proximal portion sliding all thumb rakes a fixed distance in the first direction claim 1 , and the distal ...

SEED POTATO CUTTING SYSTEM WITH BLADE POSITIONING MECHANISM

A seed potato cutting system includes a cutting roller unit with an endless roller chain, having a plurality of parallel roller sets, each roller set including a plurality of cylindrical rollers on a common axle, with lateral gaps between adjacent rollers, configured to convey seed potatoes toward a distal end of the roller chain. A plurality of pairs of parallel upright blades are disposed at the distal end, the blades having common rotational axes and a cutting edge that passes within a lateral gap between rollers, each pair of blades having a common adjustable blade gap therebetween. 1. A seed potato cutting system , comprising: an endless roller chain, having a plurality of parallel roller sets, each roller set including a plurality of cylindrical rollers on a common axle, with lateral gaps between adjacent rollers configured to convey seed potatoes toward a distal end of the roller chain; and', 'a plurality of pairs of parallel upright blades, disposed at the distal end, the blades having common rotational axes and a cutting edge that passes within a lateral gap between rollers, each pair of blades having a common adjustable blade gap therebetween., 'a cutting roller unit, including'}2. A seed potato cutting system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the lateral gaps are about ⅜″ wide.3. A seed potato cutting system accordance with claim 1 , wherein the blade gap is adjustable from about 1.5″ to about 2.5″ wide.4. A seed potato cutting system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a blade shifting mechanism claim 1 , configured to simultaneously laterally shift the blades of each pair in opposing directions claim 1 , thereby simultaneously changing the blade gap between the blades in each pair of blades.5. A seed potato cutting system in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the blade shifting mechanism comprises:first and second blade arm supports, disposed parallel to each other and parallel to the rotational axes; anda plurality of pairs of blade arms, ...

Herbicide Resistant Rice

Rice plants are disclosed with multiple sources of resistance to herbicides that normally inhibit a plant's acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) enzyme. Besides controlling red rice, many AHAS-inhibiting herbicides also effectively control other weeds that are common in rice fields. Several of these herbicides have residual activity, so that one treatment can control both existing weeds and weeds that sprout later. With effective residual activity against red rice and other weeds, rice producers now have a weed control system superior to those that are currently available commercially.

METHOD AND MEANS FOR ACCLIMATIZING SEEDLINGS FOR OUTDOOR LIFE

Lighting method and devices can be used to treat a seedling in a growth chamber or greenhouse prior to the introduction of the seedling to outdoors. A light by which the plants can be prepared for the outdoors, by giving them certain wavelengths of light they do not currently receive from the light in the greenhouse or growth chambers. The light can be applied in smaller doses during the major part of nursing of the seedlings or as a “sun-shock” period in the end of the indoors nursing period. By giving the seedlings this light, they are prepared to Sun light and do not need to spend a few weeks under the sunshade curtains. Thus, the growth cycle of tree seedlings is shortened, the proportion of viable seedlings is enhanced, and one work phase in the growth process is eliminated, thereby improving the economics of seedling cultivation. 1. A plant transplantation shock treatment light device , wherein at least one said device is a UV LED and is arranged to illuminate at least one plant seedling indoors prior to the transfer of said at least one plant seedling to outdoor life , and at least one wavelength up-converting phosphor is arranged in proximity of the UV LED.2. The light device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said artificial light is arranged to be applied in small doses during the major part of nursing of the seedlings and/or as a single period in the end of the indoors nursing period.3. The light device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said artificial light is arranged to be applied to any of the following bands: UV-A (315-400 nm) claim 1 , UV-B (280-315 nm) claim 1 , violet and blue areas (400-500 nm) claim 1 , red and far red areas (600-800 nm) and/or green and yellow areas of the spectrum (500-600 nm).4. The light device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the said artificial light spectrum combined with the spectrum of Sun light transparent through a greenhouse wall is arranged to amount to a combined sum spectrum similar to the solar spectrum ...

FEED MECHANISM TO ALLOW POSITIVE FEEDING OF ENERGY CANES INTO A CHOPPER MECHANISM

A feed mechanism () for feeding plants () into a chopper, including a loading mechanism () that uses gravity to feed plants into a chopper feed mechanism, and a chopper feed mechanism including a drive wheel () and a belt () for feeding plants to a chopper (). A mechanical planter may include the feed mechanism. The feed mechanism may also be used in a method of planting energy cane. 1. A feed mechanism for feeding plants into a chopper , comprising:a loading mechanism that uses gravity to feed plants into a chopper feed mechanism; anda chopper feed mechanism including a drive wheel and a belt for feeding plants to a chopper.2. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the loading mechanism comprises a rack onto which the plants are stacked claim 1 , and a hopper into which the plants are fed.3. The feed mechanism of claim 2 , wherein the hopper comprises a first surface that is disposed at an angle of at least about 15° from vertical.4. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the chopper feed mechanism is disposed at an angle.5. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the chopper feed mechanism further comprises a shock assembly that allows for a variable distance between the drive wheel and the belt.6. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the belt is hinged at one end.7. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the drive wheel and the belt are run at about the same speed.8. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the belt comprises natural rubber and/or gum rubber.9. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the belt is ribbed.10. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the drive wheel comprises natural rubber and/or gum rubber.11. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the drive wheel is ribbed.12. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the chopper feed mechanism feeds one or more plant stalks at a time.13. The feed mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the chopper feed mechanism simultaneously feeds multiple plant stalks of differing size.14. The feed mechanism of ...

PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING AGENT AND PLANT GROWTH-PROMOTING METHOD

A novel plant growth-promoting agent and a plant growth-promoting method using the same are provided. The plant growth-promoting agent contains a lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action. Also, in the plant growth-promoting method, a seed, a plant body and/or a soil is treated with a lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action. strain FERM BP-21501 is suitable as the lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action. 1. A plant growth-promoting agent containing a lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action.2. The plant growth-promoting agent according to claim 1 ,{'i': 'Lactobacillus.', 'wherein the lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action is a microorganism belonging to'}3. The plant growth-promoting agent according to claim 2 ,{'i': 'Lactobacillus plantarum.', 'wherein the lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action is a microorganism classified as'}4. The plant growth-promoting agent according to claim 3 ,{'i': 'Lactobacillus plantarum', 'wherein the lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action is strain FERM BP-21501.'}5. The plant growth-promoting agent according to which is used for treating at least one selected from the group consisting of a seed claim 1 , a plant body and a soil.6. The plant growth-promoting agent according to which is used for treating a plantlet.7. A plant growth-promoting method comprising treating at least one selected from the group consisting of a seed claim 1 , a plant body and a soil with a lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action.8. The plant growth-promoting method according to claim 7 ,{'i': 'Lactobacillus plantarum', 'wherein the lactic acid bacterium having a plant growth-promoting action is strain FERM BP-21501.'}9. The plant growth-promoting method according to claim 7 , wherein the plant body that is treated is a plantlet.10. The plant growth-promoting method according to claim 8 ,wherein ...

Automated high-throughput seed sampler and methods of sampling, testing and bulking seeds

An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Agricultural product for improving immunity

A method of producing an agricultural product for improving immunity, the agriculture product being rice, includes: (1) soaking seeds of the agricultural product in a solution containing a magnetic material and a β-glucan; (2) before planting the seeds, applying a bottom fertilizer to a paddy field for the agricultural product, the bottom fertilizer including an organic fertilizer, the magnetic material, an oyster shell powder, the (3-glucan and an organic zinc; and (3) at tillering stage, applying a topdressing to the paddy filed, the topdressing including the β-glucan and the organic zinc.

Bioponic agriculture

There is provided an off-ground plant growing system providing an electronic monitoring system and also providing a thin layer of high porosity organic compost and providing the steps of adding a precise amount of vermicompost to the soil phase, immediately followed by addition of arbuscular mycorhizae, and followed by regular weekly addition of beneficial micro-organisms for plant development, including mycorhizae associated bacteria, plant growth promoting fungi, soil conditioning bacteria, purple non-sulphur bacteria and probiotic disease-preventing bacteria, in order to promote the creation of a well differentiated, dense and ramified root system and complete microrhizobiome in the compost phase, that can effectively assist the functions of plant roots for optimal precision greenhouse, green walling or homegrown crop production of all kinds, without the use of chemical pesticides or fungicides. 1. A system and method for off-ground plant cultivation , including container devices and green walling devices , comprising the steps of providing a plant growing system having a reciever container and an insert therefore , said insert having a wall with wide apertures defining a cavity filled with a hydrophilic mineral-based wicking geotextile material to permit root growth therethrough , said insert being spaced from a bottom of said container;Placing a mineral-based geotextile wicking material into said insert, placing a soil on top of said mineral based wicking geotextile material, supplying water to said container; A) Arbuscular Mycorhizae', 'B) Mycorhizae Associated Bacteria (MAB)', 'C) PGPR microorganisms found naturally in vermicompost', 'D) PGPF yeasts; and, 'Supplying a microbial inoculant containing at least one species from each of the following groups of microorganisms E) SCB.3. The method of wherein said microbial inoculant is supplied to a plant on a repeat basis4510. The method of wherein said inoculant is supplied at intervals of between and days5. The ...

Chitooligosaccharides and methods for use in enhancing plant growth

Disclosed are methods of enhancing plant growth, comprising treating plant seed or the plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated plants or plants harvested from untreated seed.

Method for cultivating corn or soybean

A method is provided for cultivating soybean or corn. Also provided is a method for controlling insect pests in a field of soybean or corn. By these methods, insect pests in the fields of soybean or corn can be controlled. Therefore, a good yield of corn or soybean can been obtained.

Automated Contamination-Free Seed Sampler And Methods Of Sampling, Testing And Bulking Seeds

An automated seed sampler system includes an orientation system configured to orient a seed, and a sampling station configured to remove tissue from the oriented seed. In addition, a method for removing tissue from seeds includes positioning multiple seeds together in a desired orientation in a seed transport subsystem, and removing tissue from the oriented seeds while the seeds are in the seed transport subsystem.

METHOD FOR COATING A PLANT AND A COATED PLANT OBTAINED THEREWITH

This invention relates to a method for coating a plant, comprising the following steps: 1. A method for coating a plant , comprising the following steps:a) providing a clean plant with a stem and roots;b) coating at least a lower portion of the stem and the roots with a layer of material; andc) arranging the roots to function as support for the stem, wherein the layer of material is configured to be impenetrable for the roots.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the stem is part of a bulb claim 1 , wherein coating comprises coating at least a lower portion of the bulb and the roots with a layer of material claim 1 , and wherein arranging comprises arranging the roots to function as support for the bulb.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of arranging the roots is carried out after the coating step.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating step is carried out after the step of arranging the roots.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a clean plant comprises the step of cleaning the stem and the roots to remove earth.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the material used for coating is a wax.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of coating at least a lower portion of the stem and the roots comprises the following steps:heating the material to above the melting point of the material;providing the heated material to at least the lower portion of the stem and the roots; andsolidifying the material by allowing the material to cool to room temperature.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the step of arranging the roots is carried out during the solidifying step before the material fully solidifies.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating step comprises the step of dipping at least a lower portion of the stem and the roots into a liquid material.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of arranging the roots comprises the step of positioning ...

Method for improving the storability of seeds

The invention relates to a method for improving the storability of seeds, comprising storing the seeds in the presence of an oxygen absorber. Preferably, the seeds are stored in a closed container. In a first embodiment, the oxygen absorber does not remove moisture from inside the container. In another embodiment, the oxygen absorber does remove moisture from inside the container. The seeds can be stored at a temperature between freezer temperature and the temperature at which the seeds lose their viability. Upon storing seeds according to the invention the storage temperature can be much higher.

SEED INDEX SYSTEM FOR TREATING AGRICULTURAL SEEDS

Seed index system and methods for treating agricultural seeds with one or more seed care products employing a size-adjusted application rate based on the size of the seeds. Such size-adjusted application rates can be determined by a supplier of seed care products and communicated to an applicator who applies the seed care product to a quantity of seeds. Such size-adjusted application rates can be in the form of a chart, an equation, or a calculator. 1. A system for determining an appropriate rate at which to apply a seed care product to a quantity of seeds using automated seed treatment equipment , wherein said system comprises an electronic calculator configured to receive an inputted seed size for said quantity of seeds , wherein said electronic calculator is configured to determine a size-adjusted application rate for said seed care product based at least partly on said inputted seed size.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said electronic calculator is accessible online.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said electronic calculator is provided as a feature of said seed treatment equipment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said seed treatment equipment comprises an input screen for receiving one or more inputs used to determine said size-adjusted application rate.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said one or more inputs include said inputted seed size.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein said one or more inputs include a suggested application rate for said seed care product.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein said suggested application rate is a labeled application rate provided in conjunction with said seed care product.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein said suggested application rate is inputted in terms of the amount of said seed care product per unit of weight of seed claim 6 , the amount of said seed care product per seed count unit claim 6 , or the amount of active ingredient in said seed care product per individual kernel of seed.9. The system of claim 6 , ...

Systems And Processes For Combining Different Types Of Seeds

A process and system are provided for preparing seed mixes having a target quantity and a target ratio of different types of seeds. The process generally includes portioning quantities of different types of seeds from bulk supplies of the seeds, and combining the portioned quantities of seeds to prepare the seed mixes. The system generally includes first and second dispensing assemblies for portioning the quantities of the different types of seeds from the bulk supplies, and a mixing assembly for receiving the portioned quantities of seeds as the seed mixes. The combined quantities of the different types of seeds in the seed mixes are substantially equal to the target quantity, and a ratio of the quantities of the different types of seeds is substantially equal to the target ratio.

METHOD FOR INDOORS AND RAPIDLY IDENTIFYING THE RESISTANCE OF WHEAT TO BLACK POINT DISEASE CAUSED BY BIPOLARIS SOROKINIANA

The present application discloses a method for rapidly identifying the resistance of wheat to black point disease caused by , where testing takes places in an indoor, controlled environment. The test method includes surface sterilization of wheat seeds, and cultivating wheat seedlings from the sterilized wheat seeds; preparing conidial suspension of , and spraying the conidial suspension on the seedlings at one-leaf-one-shoot stage; recording the percentage of the diseased leaf area in total leaf area of the first leaf of the wheat seedling on the 10day of inoculation; calculating the black point incidence of the wheat according to an equation, and then evaluating the resistance of wheat to black point disease caused by through the black point incidence. Compared with existing field identification methods, the method of the present disclosure shortens identification time, simplifies identification procedure, greatly improves identification efficiency, and improves the accuracy and reliability of identification results. 1Bipolaris sorokiniana. A method for rapid identification of resistance of wheat to black point disease caused by in a controlled , indoor environment , comprising the steps of:a) a step of surface sterilization of wheat seeds, comprising:selecting healthy and full wheat seeds and immersing the wheat seeds in alcohol, and rinsing the wheat seeds with sterilized distilled water following the immersion to generate sterilized wheat seeds;b) a step of cultivating wheat seedlings from sterilized wheat seeds, comprising:placing sterilized wheat seeds from step a) in Petri dishes, placing said Petri dishes in an incubator, and then cultivating said sterilized wheat seeds for 10 days;{'i': 'Bipolaris sorokiniana', 'c) a step of preparing a conidial suspension of , comprising{'i': 'Bipolaris sorokiniana', 'sup': '2', 'cutting that have been stored in a refrigerator at 4° C. into 0.3 cmpieces and inoculating in a potato dextrose agar medium, culturing at 25° C. ...

A method for producing germinated plant seeds, a method for producing germination induction raw material seeds, extract composition of germination processing plant seeds, and screening method

The present invention provides a novel method of manufacturing germinated plant seeds suitable for producing a large amount of phytoalexin, a method of manufacturing raw material seeds for germination induction for use in manufacture of the above germinated plant seeds, an extract composition of the germinated plant seeds and a screening method for a plant seed candidate for use in producing a target substance. The method of manufacturing raw material seeds for germination induction comprises a pre-treatment step of maintaining plant seeds under atmosphere conditions of a carbon dioxide concentration of 400 ppm or more and/or an oxygen concentration of 19 vol % or less continuously for 5 hours or more.

Method of neutralizing cotton seeds

Provided herein is a method of neutralizing cotton seeds, including the steps of providing delinted cotton seeds having a pH of less than about 3.3, and applying an alkyl amine to the delinted cotton seeds to produce neutralized delinted cotton seeds having a pH of greater than about 3.5.

A method for improving the mean dry shoot weight, mean dry grain weight, and suppressing seed-borne infection in a cereal crop

A seed coating composition comprising a mixture of a fungal root endophyte isolated from a root of the plant found in low-nutrient, drought-stressed or multiply-stressed conditions and a carrier medium for application of said composition to a target seed, wherein the endophyte is characterised in having a nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (nr ITS) with at least a 90% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 3 to 15.

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTION OF NOX COMPOUNDS USING NON-THERMAL PLASMA

An improved device and process for the production of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) having a novel plasma reactor assembly () with a gas and water injector () that mixes gas () and water () to produce gas and micro-fine water droplets () and injects same into a plasm reactor vessel () between electric diodes () to yield a nitrous-rich plasma product () which is useful in a variety of commercial, agriculture, medical and industrial arenas. 1. A device for NOx production using non-thermal plasma to create a NOx product comprising: i. at least one electrode;', 'ii. at least one feedthrough insulator;', 'iii. at least one plasma reactor vessel;', 'iv. at least one gas and water injector mounted on top of the plasma reactor vessel; and', 'v. at least one plasma zone that includes the area surrounding the at least one electrode located above the exit area of the plasma reactor vessel;, 'a) at least one plasma reactor assembly, further comprisingb) an electrical system control, including ignition connection hardware and a plasma ignition unit electronically connected to the at least one electrode wherein said plasma ignition unit is configured to operate at a predetermined voltage and frequency;c) an air supply unit further comprising: an air pump removably attached to an air filter and in contact with an external air supply, said air pump pressurizes filtered air and releases it to an air hose, said air hose is connected at a first end to the air pump and connected at a second end to the gas and water injector which is removably connected to the plasma reactor vessel; andd) a water injection unit further comprising a water supply, an external pressurized water supply line connected to said water supply; a manual shutoff valve on said external pressurized water supply line between the solenoid valve and a water flow regulator; a water injection hose with a first end connected to the water flow regulator and a second end connected to the gas and water injector which is removably ...

Rapid Cleanout Mixing Drum with Multiple Functional Zones

A horizontal rotating drum for mixing and drying treated seed with multiple functional zones separated by one or more dams that are attached to and rotate with the drum. The dam regulates the flow of seed through the drum's functional zones. The dam has one or more cleanout passages and an overflow passage centrally disposed within the dam to selectively regulate seed flow.

Methods of use of seed-origin endophyte populations

This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

AUTOMATED CONTAMINATION-FREE SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS

An automated seed sampler system includes an orientation system configured to orient a seed, and a sampling station configured to remove tissue from the oriented seed. In addition, a method for removing tissue from seeds includes positioning multiple seeds together in a desired orientation in a seed transport subsystem, and removing tissue from the oriented seeds while the seeds are in the seed transport subsystem. 1. An automated seed sampler system , comprising:an orientation system configured to orient a seed; anda sampling station configured to receive the oriented seed from the orientation system and remove tissue from the oriented seed.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a seed holder configured to hold the oriented seed in a desired orientation.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the seed holder is configured to transport the oriented seed claim 2 , in the desired orientation claim 2 , from the orientation system to the sampling station.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the sampling station is configured to remove the tissue from the oriented seed while the seed is positioned in the seed holder.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the orientation system includes an imaging device configured to collect at least one image of the seed.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the orientation system is configured to orient the seed in a desired orientation based on the at least one image of the seed collected by the imaging device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the orientation system includes an actuator configured to orient the seed in a desired orientation.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sampling station is configured to remove the tissue from the oriented seed while leaving viability of the seed intact.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a milling station configured to remove at least a portion of seed coat material from the oriented seed;wherein the sampling station is configured to remove the tissue from the oriented seed where the seed ...

SYSTEM FOR SEED PREPARATION AND METHOD OF USE

A system and method for the automated or semi-automated preparation of seeds for transformation and transgenic engineering. 1. A method for automated seed preparation , the method comprising:capturing an image of a surface including at least one seed,locating the seed on the surface based on a captured image,gripping the seed with a robotic arm,orienting the seed on a cutting block for bisection of the seed, andbisecting the seed when the seed is oriented on the cutting block.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface is in a tray and locating the seed comprises locating the seed on the tray having a plurality of seeds placed thereon.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:operating the robotic arm to move the seed from the surface to a separate location,capturing a plurality of images of the seed in the separate location, anddetermining a proper orientation of the seed for bisection based on the plurality of captured images.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein capturing the plurality of images comprises:operating a first camera to capture a first image of the seed from a first perspective, andoperating a second camera to capture a second image of the seed from a second perspective different from the first perspective.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining the proper orientation of the seed comprises locating a center of a hilum of the seed and a longitudinal axis of the seed.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein orienting the seed on the cutting block for bisection of the seed comprises aligning the seed with a cutting blade of a cutting device along an imaginary plane defined by the center of the hilum of the seed and the longitudinal axis of the seed.7. The method of claim 3 , further comprising trimming an embryonic axis of the seed when the seed is located on the cutting block.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein:determining the proper orientation of the seed for bisection based on the plurality of captured images also includes determining the proper ...

SYSTEM FOR IMAGING AND ORIENTING SEEDS AND METHOD OF USE

A system and method for the automated or semi-automated imagining and orienting of seeds to prepare the seeds for transformation and transgenic engineering. 1. A method for imaging a seed , the method comprising:using a robotic arm to position a seed including a hilum within a lighted area,projecting the seed onto a first plane extending perpendicular to a center axis of the lighted area,rotating the seed to orient the seed parallel to a first imaginary horizontal line positioned in the first plane,projecting the seed onto a second plane extending perpendicular to the first plane,orienting the seed parallel to a second imaginary horizontal line positioned in the second plane,identifying a distance between the hilum of the seed and the second imaginary horizontal line, andorienting the seed to position the hilum on the second imaginary horizontal line based on the identified distance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein orienting the seed to position the hilum on the second imaging horizontal line comprises orienting the seed to position a center of the hilum on the second imaginary horizontal line.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein orienting the seed to position the center of the hilum on the second imaginary horizontal line comprises orienting the seed such that a center of mass of the hilum is coincident with a center of mass of the seed.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:identifying a location of the embryo of the seed,identifying an edge of the hilum nearest the identified location and an outer edge of the seed along the second imaginary horizontal line, andidentifying a point between the edge of the hilum and the outer edge of the seed at which to trim an embryonic axis of the seed.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein identifying the location of the embryo comprises analyzing one or more projections of the seed onto the second plane using feature matching.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein:projecting the seed onto the first plane comprises capturing a ...

COLD PLASMA SEED TREATMENT DEVICE

Disclosed is a cold plasma seed treatment device, having a vacuum apparatus, an electric discharging apparatus, and a transport apparatus. The electric discharging apparatus and the transport apparatus are disposed in the vacuum apparatus. The vacuum apparatus is provided with a tube feeding hole and a tube discharging hole. The cold plasma seed treatment device further has a feeding apparatus and a discharging apparatus. The feeding apparatus comprises a first feeding hopper and a second feeding hopper, each of which is provided with a feeding cover, a vent valve, a discharging hole, and a vacuuming butterfly valve. Each of the discharging hole of the feeding hopper and the tube feeding hole are separately connected to a three-way pipe by using a butterfly valve. Each vacuuming butterfly valve is connected to a first vacuuming pump group. The discharging apparatus comprises a first discharging hopper and a second discharging hopper.

A New Plant Growing Assist Device

A new plant growing assist device, comprising a container, a separator in the middle of the container dividing it into upper part to keep the soil for planting, and lower part to act as a water reservoir, the bottom of the container is provided with a snorkel, around the said snorkel there is a buckle which used to connect it with raw water pipe. The device utilizes the reflux of the natural rainfall water and the vapor of the earth surface; it can effectively save irrigation water, ensures the survival of trees planted in the desert, and reduces the cost of desertification control. The several through holes of the separator ensure proper ventilation; the monitoring window makes it possible to observe the water level inside the water reservoir, the top of the container is covered to prevent water evaporation, out-extending holes are provided to allow the roots to extend outside. 112456511a. A new plant growing assist device , comprising a container () , a separator () the middle of the container dividing it into upper part to keep the soil for planting , and lower part to act as a water reservoir () , the bottom of the container is provided with a snorkel () , around the said snorkel there is a buckle () which used to connect it with raw water pipe () , said the upper part of the container is covered with a top plate ().27. The new plant growing assist device of claim 1 , characterized by having a monitoring window () set near the bottom of the container.312. The new plant growing assist device of claim 1 , characterized by the walls of the container are provided with out-extending holes ().41111. The new plant growing assist device of claim 1 , wherein said top plate () comprises two combined rectangular plates claim 1 , the centers of the rectangular plates claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , have half-circular curves claim 1 , when the two are placed together they make a full circle claim 1 , the top plate () has hanging corners in its four sides.52212223. The new ...

IMPROVED METHOD FOR SEED PRIMING

Disclosed is a method of priming dry seeds, wherein said seeds firstly wetted in a manner such that the seed absorbs at least 75 wt. % of the amount of water required by the seed for entering phase II of water uptake. Subsequently, the moisture content of the seed is reduced by at least 1 percentage unit, and in manner such that the resulting moisture content of the seed still is at least 25%. At last is the seed incubated in such a manner that: the weight of the seed during the incubation remains at least 80%, such as at least 90% or at least 95%, of the weight of the seed before the incubation; and the moisture content (dry weight based) of the seed during the incubation remains at least 25% during at least 25% of incubation time. 1. A method of seed priming comprising the steps of:wetting a seed to be primed with an aqueous solution, in a manner such that the seed absorbs at least 75 wt. % of the amount of water required by the seed for entering phase II of water uptake, the wetting time being shorter than the time required for the seed to enter phase III of water uptake;reducing the moisture content (wt. %; dry weight based) of the seed by at least 1 percentage unit, and in manner such that the resulting moisture content of the seed still is at least 25 wt. %, and; the weight of the seed during the incubation remains at least 80%, such as at least 90% or at least 95%, of the weight of the seed before the incubation; and', 'the moisture content (dry weight based) of the seed during the incubation remains at least 25 wt. % during at least 25% of incubation time., 'incubating the seed in such a manner that2. The method of seed priming according to claim 1 , wherein the seed to be primed is wetted in a manner such that the seed at least absorbs 95 wt. % of the water required by the seed for entering phase II of water uptake.3. The method of seed priming according to claim 2 , wherein the seed to be primed is wetted in a manner such that the seed at least absorbs ...

Seed Flow Chamber for Seed Conditioning, Processing, and Drying in a Treatment System

A seed flow chamber for handling seed and grain commodity, especially for use with a seed treatment applicator. Seed flow is received through an upper inlet opening configured to receive a flow of seed and discharged through a lower discharge opening. A diverging guide member splits the seed flow. A converging guide member disposed below the diverging guide member reunites the seed flow prior to discharge. The converging member has a downward sloping surface and an air vent, such as a plurality of airflow apertures connected to a plenum. The air vent is configured to communicate with an air supply. A vacuum vent—disposed below the diverging guide member—is configured to communicate with a vacuum source. A fan system recirculates air between the air vent and the vacuum vent. Dehumidifier may condition the air supply to assist with drying.

ROTATABLE APPARATUS FOR METERING AND TREATING AGRICULTURAL GRANULES

An agricultural apparatus for metering and treating granules such as seeds and granular crop additives. The apparatus comprises a metering device rotatably mounted on a spray chamber, the spray chamber connected to a conveyance device intake such as an auger. The metering device is rotatable between first (use) and second (transport) positions. 1. An apparatus for metering and treating agricultural granules , the apparatus comprising:a conveyance device having an inlet:a treatment chamber mounted adjacent the inlet of the conveyance device, the treatment chamber configured to apply treatment to agricultural granules; anda metering device configured to receive agricultural granules at an intake end and eject the agricultural granules at an outlet end, the metering device rotatably coupled to the treatment chamber such that the agricultural granules ejected from the outlet end pass through the treatment chamber for application of the treatment therein and thence into the inlet of the conveyance device;wherein the metering device can be rotated between a first position for positioning under an agricultural granule source for receiving agricultural granules therefrom for metering and a second position adjacent the conveyance device for transport.2. The apparatus of wherein the agricultural granules are selected from the group consisting of seeds and granular field additives.3. The apparatus of wherein the treatment is a liquid treatment selected from the group consisting of fertilizers. Herbicides claim 1 , insecticides claim 1 , pesticides claim 1 , nematicides and fungicides.4. The apparatus of wherein the conveyance device is selected from the group consisting of an auger claim 1 , a mixer and a conveyor.5. The apparatus of wherein the metering device is rotatably coupled to the treatment chamber by means of a coupler allowing rotational movement of the metering device relative to the treatment chamber and in a plane parallel to a mounting surface of the treatment ...

Automated contamination-free seed sampler and methods of sampling, testing and bulking seeds

An automated seed sampler system includes an imaging device for obtaining images of seeds, an orienting device for orienting the seeds based on the images, and a sampling station for removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the system also includes a transport subsystem for supporting the oriented seeds and conveying the oriented seeds to the sampling station. A method for removing tissue from seeds includes imaging the seeds, orienting the seeds based on image information obtained from the seeds, and removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the method also includes transporting the oriented seeds in a transport subsystem to a sampling station for removing the tissue from the oriented seeds, and/or collecting the tissue removed from the oriented seeds so that a one-to-one correspondence exists between the tissue and the sampled seeds, and/or analyzing the tissue for characteristics indicative of genetic and/or chemical traits.

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS

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. 120.-. (canceled)21. A seed sampling system , comprising:an automated seed loading assembly operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds;samplers configured to receive the singulated seeds and remove tissue samples from the seeds; andan automated seed transport assembly having multiple retention members configured to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the samplers, the seed transport assembly operable to position one of the retention members adjacent the seed loading assembly for engaging a singulated seed while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to at least one of the samplers for presenting another signulated seed to the at least one of the samplers;wherein the at least one of the samplers is configured to orient the presented seed in a desired position in the sampler prior to removing a tissue sample from said seed.22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the at least one of the samplers is further configured to remove the tissue sample from the presented seed ...

LOW PROFILE SEED TREATER WITH METERING FUNCTIONALITY

An apparatus and method for metering and treating seed. The apparatus incorporates a belt conveyor or circular conveyor within a housing enabling a low-profile configuration, the conveyor having a plurality of cleats forming a series of separate voids for transporting determinable volumes of seed, and a seed treatment applicator adjacent the conveyor outlet for applying seed treatment to the seed. The apparatus and method enables the application of seed treatment based on a mass flow calculation derived from the measured volume flow through the apparatus. 1. A seed treatment apparatus comprising:a housing having an inner surface;a conveyor generally horizontally disposed within the housing, the conveyor having spaced apart first and second ends and a conveyor drive mechanism;a conveyor intake adjacent the first end for receiving seed;a conveyor outlet adjacent the second end for discharging the seed;a plurality of cleats each having opposed first and second edges, the cleats mounted at their first edges on an outward surface of the conveyor at regular spaced apart intervals, the second edges of the cleats extending toward the inner surface of the housing, such that the outward surface and the inner surface and the cleats collectively define a series of voids for receiving and transporting determinable volumes of the seed;a seed treatment applicator adjacent the conveyor outlet for receiving the discharged seed and applying seed treatment to the seed; anda seed treatment source in fluid communication with the seed treatment applicator for providing the seed treatment.2. The apparatus of wherein the housing comprises the conveyor intake and the conveyor outlet.3. The apparatus of wherein the housing contains the seed treatment applicator and comprises a treated seed outlet.4. The apparatus of further comprising a scraper extending downwardly from the inner surface of the housing claim 1 , the scraper having a length generally equal to a distance between the inner ...

Automated Systems For Removing Tissue Samples From Seeds, And Related Methods

An automated method for removing tissue from a seed is provided. The automated method includes singulating a seed from a plurality of seeds and imaging the singulated seed to obtain at least one characteristic of the seed. The automated method further includes positioning the singulated seed in a sampler of an automated seed sampling assembly and removing, by the sampler, tissue from the singulated seed based on the at least one characteristic of the seed. 1. An automated method for removing tissue from a seed , the automated method comprising:singulating a seed from a plurality of seeds;imaging the singulated seed to obtain at least one characteristic of the seed;positioning the singulated seed in a sampler of an automated seed sampling assembly; andremoving, by the sampler, tissue from the singulated seed based on the at least one characteristic of the seed.2. The automated method of claim 1 , wherein removing the tissue from the singulated seed includes removing a tissue sample having a specific size and/or shape from the singulated seed claim 1 , based on the at least one characteristic of the seed.3. The automated method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting the sampler claim 1 , based on the at least one characteristic of the seed claim 1 , prior to removing the tissue from the singulated seed.4. The automated method of claim 3 , wherein adjusting the sampler includes adjusting an operation of the sampler to remove a tissue sample from the singulated seed having a specific size and/or shape.5. The automated method of claim 1 , wherein singulating the seed from the plurality of seeds includes removing the seed from a seed bin including the plurality of seeds.6. The automated method of claim 5 , further comprising agitating the plurality of seeds in the seed bin while removing the seed from the seed bin.7. The automated method of claim 5 , further comprising:counting, by a sensor, the singulated seed after the singulated seed is removed from the seed bin; ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SORTING OF SEEDS

Systems for sorting seeds are disclosed, as well as batches of seeds that have been sorted using the systems. 1. A system for sorting of seeds , comprising: code for inputting into at least one neural network, at least one image including a plurality of seeds which have statistically similar extractable at least one visual feature, the at least one image captured by at least one imaging sensor,', 'wherein the at least one visual feature extracted from an image of one of the plurality of seeds is statistically similar to corresponding at least one visual feature extracted from another image of another seed of the plurality of seeds;', 'code for computing by the at least one neural network, an indication of at least one classification category of a plurality of classification categories for which visual features are not explicitly defined, for each of the plurality of seeds,', 'wherein the at least one neural network classifies the plurality of seeds which have similar extractable at least one visual feature into at least two different classification categories for which visual features are not explicitly defined;', 'wherein the at least one neural network is trained according to a training dataset comprising a plurality of training images of a plurality of seeds which have statistically similar extractable at least one visual feature captured by the at least one imaging sensor, wherein each respective training image of the plurality of training images is associated with an indication of at least one classification category of a plurality of classification categories for which visual features are not explicitly defined of at least one seed depicted in the respective training image; and', 'code for generating according to the indication of at least one classification category, instructions for execution by a sorting controller of an automated sorting device for automated sorting of seeds., 'at least one hardware processor executing a code, the code comprising23-. ( ...

PARTICULATE SOLID METERING AND MIXING SYSTEM FOR ROTARY SEED BROADCASTER USED FOR SOWING IN AGRICULTURAL MACHINES

A metering and mixing system of solid particulates for a rotary seed dispenser in agricultural equipment for sowing, wherein the rotary seed dispenser is mounted under a seed feeder. The rotary seed dispenser is driven at the bottom by a planter drive system, which provides rotation to a spinning disc provided with a number of calibrated orifices through which the seeds housed in the disc orifices fall on a given point of the agricultural equipment. The metering and mixing system of solid particulates includes a solid particulate feeder that is positioned between the seed feeder and the rotary seed dispenser. 1. A metering and mixing system of solid particulates for a seed meter in an agricultural equipment for sowing , the metering and mixing system of solid particulates comprising:a seed feeder; a mixing compartment;', 'a feeder of solid particulates in fluid communication with the mixing compartment, the mixing compartment comprising a propeller for mixing together the seeds and the solid particulates received simultaneously in the mixing compartment to provide treated seeds; and', 'an outlet window that leads the treated seeds to the seed meter,, 'a feed receiver mounted under the seed feeder and comprisingwherein the metering and mixing system of solid particulates is positioned between e seed feeder and the seed meter.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feed receiver comprises a feed cone over the mixing compartment claim 1 , and the feed cone and a mixing compartment body are formed integrally claim 1 , as a single piece.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feed receiver comprises a feed cone over and coupled to the mixing compartment.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feeder of solid particulates comprises a feeding body positioned radially adjacent to the feed receiver claim 1 , the feeding body being defined by a tubular part in which a screw or worm gear thread is provided claim 1 , the screw or worm gear thread configured to convey solid ...

Heterocycle-substituted bicyclic azole pesticides

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, (I) 0 wherein A, X 1 , X 2 , X 3 and X 4 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.