A first source of an electromagnetic signal is configured to illuminate or radiate the evaluation channel through which a series of particular seeds pass. For example, the electromagnetic signal comprises a pulse with at a primary reference phase and primary reference magnitude. A first receiver of the electromagnetic signal comprises a detector to determine or identify a first seed-related characteristic (e.g., first seed characteristic) based on an observed primary phase and an observed primary magnitude. For instance, a seed treatment device is configured to treat or spray discharged particular seed with a seed treatment based on the estimated characteristic, or to reject non-conforming seeds that do not meet seed specifications.

Large scale systems for the activation of water and other aqueous solution using molecular resonant effect technology. Methods of using activated liquids to affect biological systems, including the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, NK cell mediated cytolysis of tumor cells, the prevention of amyloid plaques, the inhibition of microbial growth, and the prevention or reduction of viral and bacterial infection. The methods include administration of liquids subjected to molecular resonant effect technology to those in need thereof.

Disclosed is a process for the preparation of moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) sprouts by hydroponic cultivation from seed, as well as a process for the preparation of a raw material enriched with isothiocyanates and polyphenols, starting from moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) sprouts obtained from seed by the process and/or from the adult plant, and to the raw material obtained by the process.

Disclosed is a process for the preparation of moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) sprouts by hydroponic cultivation from seed, as well as a process for the preparation of a raw material enriched with isothiocyanates and polyphenols, starting from moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam.) sprouts obtained from seed by the process and/or from the adult plant, and to the raw material obtained by the process.

A device for coating seeds with a liquid dressing solution, including a housing delimiting a chamber for accommodating the seeds, a rotating system for mixing the seeds and the dressing solution, an air duct for feeding hot air into the chamber and a separating unit which is permeable to the hot air and separates the air duct from the chamber. According to this invention, the separating unit includes at least one perforated metal sheet that has an inner face facing towards the chamber, an outer face facing towards the air duct and a plurality of projections, wherein a projection rises obliquely in the direction of the outer face and forms an opening inlet, which is inclined to the metal sheet plane, on the outer face. This invention further relates to a method in which the device is used.

A device for coating seeds with a liquid dressing solution, including a housing delimiting a chamber for accommodating the seeds, a rotating system for mixing the seeds and the dressing solution, an air duct for feeding hot air into the chamber and a separating unit which is permeable to the hot air and separates the air duct from the chamber. According to this invention, the separating unit includes at least one perforated metal sheet that has an inner face facing towards the chamber, an outer face facing towards the air duct and a plurality of projections, wherein a projection rises obliquely in the direction of the outer face and forms an opening inlet, which is inclined to the metal sheet plane, on the outer face. This invention further relates to a method in which the device is used.

Provided herein are methods, compositions, and devices relating to administration of UV-B to a plant seed, plant seedling, or plant material to reduce disease and induce disease resistance.

A method for automatically preparing seeds with an additive to be deployed together with the seeds. The method includes conveying a plurality of seeds into an opening position, creating an opening in each of the seeds by cutting each seed with a fixed blade or a laser device when each seed is in the opening position, introducing an amount of additive into the seed through the opening and continuously conveying the plurality of seeds while creating the opening and introducing the amount of additive into the seeds.

A method for automatically preparing seeds with an additive to be deployed together with the seeds. The method includes conveying a plurality of seeds into an opening position, creating an opening in each of the seeds by cutting each seed with a fixed blade or a laser device when each seed is in the opening position, introducing an amount of additive into the seed through the opening and continuously conveying the plurality of seeds while creating the opening and introducing the amount of additive into the seeds.

Method and apparatus for automatically preparing seeds with an additive to be deployed together with the seeds, wherein the seeds are opened and a predefined amount of additive is introduced into the seeds through the opening.