Method for Seed Genetic Purity Estimation and Cross-Pollination Detection
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4712001A1 for a method and system developed by Tata Consultancy Services Limited for estimating seed genetic purity and detecting cross-pollination. The system utilizes remote sensing, weather, historical, and soil data to calculate contamination scores and assess crop characteristics.
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The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4712001A1, detailing a method and system for estimating seed genetic purity and detecting cross-pollination in agricultural fields. Developed by Tata Consultancy Services Limited, the system aims to provide a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional field surveys. It integrates various data sources, including remote sensing, weather, historical, and soil data, to calculate contamination scores, determine field suitability and stress levels, and identify crop characteristic deviations indicative of off-types.
This patent application, classified under G06Q (Business Methods) and A01B (Agricultural Machinery), represents a novel technological approach rather than a regulatory mandate. While it does not impose new compliance obligations, it may influence future agricultural practices and technologies. Companies involved in seed production, agricultural technology, and data analytics may find this patent relevant for understanding potential innovations in crop monitoring and quality assessment.
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEED GENETIC PURITY ESTIMATION AND CROSS-POLLINATION DETECTION IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS
Publication EP4712001A1 Kind: A1 Mar 18, 2026
Applicants
Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Inventors
MOHITE, Jayantrao, SAWANT, Suryakant Ashok, SINGH, Dineshkumarjang Bahadur, PANDIT, Ankur, PAPPULA, Srinivasu
Abstract
Current approaches for cross pollination contamination detection mainly rely on field surveys that are generally costly and consumes lot of time. The genetic purity of seed estimation techniques needs specialized equipment which again are associated with high cost and longer time. Present disclosure provides method and system for genetic purity estimation and cross-pollination detection in agricultural fields. The system receives remote sensing, weather, historical and soil health data of region of interest. The system then uses data to calculate contamination score representing contamination due to cross pollination. Thereafter, system uses data to determine field suitability and stress score. Further, system detects deviations in crop characteristics indicative of off-types in and around region of interest based on data. Finally, system estimates genetic purity of seeds coming from crop plotted in region of interest based on contamination, field suitability and field stress score, and off-types to determine genetic purity of seed score.
IPC Classifications
G06Q 30/018 20230101AFI20260127BHEP A01B 79/00 20060101ALI20260127BHEP G06Q 50/02 20240101ALI20260127BHEP G06V 20/10 20220101ALI20260127BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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