Seed Encapsulation (SAV)
Download brochure (pdf)

Description
Zostera marina seeds are sorted to remove non-viable seeds. Viable seeds are individually coated in a sediment-derived pelleting matrix that is stabilized with a liquid binding agent.

Encapsulated Zostera marina seeds.

Advantages

1. Improved handling over raw seeds
   
   TOP: Untreated eelgrass seeds.
   BOTTOM: Encapsulated seeds.
   
   
   
2. Increased settling velocity (6X)
   
   Settling velocities of raw and encapsulated seeds
   
   
   
3. Improved germination rates
   
   Germination rates of raw seeds (black bars) and encapsulated seeds (colored bars)
   
   
   
4. Completely scalable
   
   Germination of encapsulated seeds at different planting densities