Method for determining maturity of conifer somatic embryos

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PATENT NO 6117678
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09450836

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The invention concerns measurement of sucrose series oligosaccharides, particularly sucrose, raffinose, and stachyose, and the dehydrin group proteins, in conifer somatic embryos as a measure of their biochemical maturity and readiness to germinate. The information gained is useful for evaluation of the effectiveness of the culture media, particularly that used for the development of the cotyledonary embryo stage. Somatic embryos having elevated levels of the oligosaccharides have been shown to have improved germination, especially those in the genus Pinus. The invention is also directed to conifer somatic embryos having elevated levels of sucrose series oligosaccharides and dehydrin group proteins.

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WEYERHAEUSER NR COMPANYPO BOX 9777 CH1J27 FEDERAL WAY WA 98063-9777

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Carpenter, Carolyn V Seattle, WA 5 43
Gupta, Pramod K Federal Way, WA 37 593
Koester, Martha K Seattle, WA 2 25

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