KymCradle: Plant Tissue Culture Monitoring

Core Advantages

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Automated Monitoring & Documentation

24/7 unattended operation - Daily scheduled monitoring plus on-demand capture
All plantlets in focus - Consistently sharp, clear images for accurate analysis
Infinite recall of all tissue culture - Complete historical record with ability to pinpoint growth plateaus, onset of disorder, and contamination
Standardized documentation - Every culture photographed with identical protocols
Optimized for clarity - Designed to minimize condensation on vessel walls, ensuring unobstructed imaging

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Early Problem Detection

Custom phenotype capabilities - Tailored analysis for phenotypes of value to your operation
Growth abnormality monitoring - Quantitative tracking identifies deviations from normal patterns
Data-driven health assessment - Objective measurements replace subjective visual evaluation
Trend analysis - Historical data reveals patterns invisible to manual observation

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Operational Efficiency

Zero manual observation rounds - Eliminates time-consuming daily checks
Scalable Multi-device Management - Monitor any number of KymCradle devices from a single, unified dashboard
Mobile-friendly interface - Check progress from phones and computers anywhere
Self-installation capable - Minimal setup time and training required

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Research & Development Value

Growth curve analysis - Quantitative measurement of culture development
Media optimization insights - Compare protocols with hard data
Environmental correlation - Light intensity and condition impact analysis
Publication-ready data - Standardized metrics for research documentation

Simple Implementation Process

Custom Adaptation

KymCradle seamlessly integrates with your lab's unique setup. We adapt to your specific requirements, including optimal viewing angles for plant analysis and various QR code placements. Our system is engineered to reliably read diverse QR code shapes, even those on curved vessel surfaces.

Plug & Play Setup

KymCradle devices arrive ready to use with minimal installation required. Self-installation capable with straightforward setup that gets you monitoring immediately.

Web-Based Monitoring

Access your culture data through our intuitive web interface. Monitor all devices from a single dashboard on any phone, tablet, or computer from anywhere.

Join Our Pilot Program

Our Pilot Program enrollment is concluded. Contact us to discuss 2026 opportunities.

Pilot Slot Availability:

Dec 2024 - Jun 2025Filled (Sierra Gold Nurseries)

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025Filled (Fall Creek)

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026Filled (Agri-Starts)

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026Filled (National Research Council Canada)

Pilot Success: Sierra Gold Nurseries

We're proud of our collaboration with Sierra Gold Nurseries, a leading innovator in the agricultural sector. They successfully piloted KymCradle, utilizing our technology with their custom setups for monitoring plant cultures in SacO2 vessels.

At the SIVB (Society for In Vitro Biology) 2025 conference, Sierra Gold Nurseries presented work illustrating KymCradle's advantages, demonstrating the transformative impact of automated, precise monitoring in a commercial setting and showcasing significant improvements in tissue culture management efficiency.