Tool for seed coating inspection and documentation

The seed coating used during seed breeding can have many purposes, but will often contain fertilizer, growth promoters and fungicides to enhance the seed performance. An uneven coat, however, can lead to insufficient fungus protection and/or unsatisfactory germination. For that reason, it is important for seed and crop science companies to inspect and document the evenness of the seed coat.

Tools such as Tagarno’s digital microscopes for seed and grain help in evaluating the seed coating application process. They provide close-up views to determine whether the film coating is evenly distributed. Photo documentation can be shared with customers and co-workers.

High-quality live images

A digital microscope that displays live images with 60 frames per second will display a magnified seed with no delay or distortion. This makes for ideal quality control working conditions as the monitor will display what is happening underneath the camera in real time.

Documentation simplifies data sharing

When using a digital microscope, a photo documentation can take the place of seed sample distribution to customers and co-workers.  It only takes a click of a button on the control box to create a magnified seed sample that can be shared on a USB memory stick or internal storage of the microscope which can be accessed on the same network as the microscope.

Ergonomically correct design

Another key benefit of using a digital microscope is the ergonomically correct working position obtained by not using an ocular for focusing. By using a monitor instead, the operators’ eyes, neck and back are relieved of excessive strain. Cases show that the improved working position results in less sick leave and staff infirmities.

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