Patent ID: 7901922
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: A01H,C12N

Abstract:
1. A nutrient medium for a somatic plant embryo or germinant of a conifer species, which medium comprises particles of a solid component present within an aqueous flowable component comprising a flowable or semi-solid component containing a carbohydrate nutrient for the embryo or germinant, wherein said nutrient medium has a viscosity such that, when contacted with said embryo or germinant, at least some of said flowable or semi-solid component containing the carbohydrate nutrient remains in contact with said embryo or germinant as said embryo or germinant proceeds to grow and convert to an autotrophic seedling under environmental conditions effective for said conversion, and wherein said particles of the solid component of the nutrient medium remain in contact with said embryo or germinant after said flowable or semi-solid material dissipates, thereby providing continuing physical support for said embryo or germinant after said dissipation.