Automated system and methods for separating and singulating plant embryos

摘要

An automated system and methods for separating and grading plant embryos is disclosed. The process of separating and grading plant embryos is expedited by use of this system. A series of stations are disclosed for the separation (200), grading (300, 70, 74), drying (400) and storage (500) of plant embryos grown in embryogenic suspensor mass. The embryos can be moved between each station in any order by a programmable robotic arm (114, 120). Its use in silviculture is specifically disclosed.