Weyerhaeuser Nr Company

Craig N Cootsona

William C Carlson

Jeffrey E Hartle

Russell T Barham

Jessica M King

Margaret E Nartea

Katie A Brinkerhoff

Jessie Lynne Wetzbarger

Methods of sorting plant somatic embryos according to germination potential are provided.

Methods of sorting plant embryos

The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. A primary end seal is disposed on the open end of the seed shell. A secondary end seal is arranged on the primary end seal, the secondary end seal being coated, at least partially, with a paraffin oil.

Manufactured seed having a treated end seal assembly

The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. The restraint comprises a parabolic cavity. A seal assembly is disposed on the open end of the seed shell in a configuration effective to seal the seed shell.

Manufactured seed having parabolic cavity

The invention provides methods for improving the germination of manufactured seeds. The methods comprise the step of subjecting a manufactured seed to at least one change in ambient pressure for a period of time sufficient to generate a conditioned manufactured seed.

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Tacoma, WA, United States of America

Craig N Cootsona