Method for attaching seeds in an automated seeding system
OwnerJames Lillyinventor
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Abstract
A method for securing seeds in an automatic seeding process is provided wherein: (A) a plurality of individual seeds are each placed in a selected location on a horizontal surface of a growth medium; and (B) a gel film is provided over each said seed to thereby secure each said seed in position on said horizontal surface of said growth medium. said gel film being provided by contacting said gel precursor with said gelling agent substantially in the presence of said seed.
Claims14
A method for securing seeds in an automatic seeding process is provided wherein:
- (A) a plurality of individual seeds are each placed in a selected location on a horizontal surface of a growth medium;
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- (B) a gel film is provided over each said seed to thereby secure each said seed in position on said horizontal surface of said growth medium.
- said gel film being provided by contacting a gel precursor with a gelling agent substantially in the presence of said seed.
A system for fixing seeds onto surfaces of pellets in an automatic seeding system, said system comprising
- (A) a conveyor belt for carrying a plurality of trays containing pellets to be seeded,
- (B) a seeding machine for selectively placing seeds onto a surface of said pellets, and
- (C) a filming machine for providing a gelled film over said seeds and said pellets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.