Title: Process and equipment for treating seeds and product thereof

Abstract: Seeds are subjected to microwave energy and a coolant gas, then subjected to a partial vacuum to stimulate growth and stabilize such stimulation. Seeds so treated have superior growth characteristics and are more resistant to disease and weather hazards. Apparatus for effecting this process is also disclosed.

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Inventors: Gray, Oscar Sam (Evansville, IN, US)

Application Number: 542775
Filing Date: 1975-01-21
Publication_date: 1976-03-02
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 47/58.1R 47/1.3, 47/DIG9, 219/686, 219/700
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US Patent Ref:

1972050	Aug, 1934	Davis	47/1.
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2712713	Jul, 1955	Jonas	47/1.
3048928	Aug, 1962	Copson et al.	34/1.
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3754111	Aug, 1973	Jurgensen	219/10.
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Primary Examiner: Bagwill, Robert E.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Wisner, Jr.; Carl V.