APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUAL DISPENSING OF GRAINS OF POLLEN

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APP PUB NO 20160021839A1
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14773986

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An apparatus for controlled pollination of a maize plant is provided. The apparatus may include a reusable air discharger having an internal cavity and an outlet, and configured, when actuated, to expel air from the internal cavity through the outlet and into a single use, biodegradable applicator having a first open end and a second open end. The applicator may further be configured to receive at least one maize tassel containing maize pollen thereon, and to direct the maize pollen through the second end of the applicator upon actuation of the air discharger. A method for controlled pollination of two or more maize plants using a common air discharger is also provided.

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PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC7100 NW 62ND AVENUE PO BOX 1014 JOHNSTON IOWA 50131-1014 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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BLAHNIK, AMY DIANE Johnston, US 1 2
JAEHNEL, GARY LANE Des Moines, US 1 2

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