Document Number: 20070150985
Abstract:
In one aspect, the present invention provides methods of storing conifer somatic embryo germinants germinated on a sterile germination medium for delayed transplanting into a growth medium. The methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) placing the germinants while still on sterile germination medium into a cold environment in which the temperature is in the range of 0.5° C. to 10° C. for a time period up to six months, said germinants comprising a visible, well-defined epicotyl and radicle; and (b) placing the germinants in water for a time greater than about 1 hour at a temperature below about 24° C. prior to transplantation into growth medium.
Application Number: 11566123
Primary Class: 800319
Sub-Classes: 435419
Inventors: Amy M. Jamruszka-Lewis, Sumner, WA, US
Assignee: Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, US
Attorney, Agent or Firm: WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY;INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEPT., CH 1J27, P.O. BOX 9777, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98063, US
Provisional Application: US 60753453, 2005-12-22
Filing Date: 2006-12-01
Publication Date: 2007-06-28
PDF: 20070150985
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