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What if you could test seed quality and viability reliably — without germinating or damaging a single seed?
XSEED makes it possible: the new X-ray imaging system specialized for seed analysis.
Designed specifically for seed research and quality control, XSEED gives you reliable viability data in under 3 minutes using high-resolution imaging and advanced seed analysis software.
Seed quality is too important to leave to chance — or to outdated methods.
Ideal for labs with little room to spare – without compromising image quality
X-ray imaging offers fast, non-destructive insight into seed quality—revealing internal structure, damage, fill level, and viability in seconds.
It eliminates the need for time-consuming germination tests or wasteful cut tests, preserves valuable or rare seeds, and delivers consistent, objective results.
With XSEED, you get high-throughput analysis, reduced waste, and data you can trust—all while accelerating research and quality control workflows.
No, there is no risk of damaging seeds with XSEED.
This question may come up since X-rays are ionizing radiation and can damage seeds in high doses and with prolonged exposure, however XSEED uses low-dose X-rays that do not damage seeds, and the seeds are only exposed to X-rays very briefly during image acquisiton.
After the initial setup, the entire process from placing the seeds to getting full analysis takes less than 3 minutes, making it ideal for high-throughput research or QC environments.
You may think that acquiring and analyzing X-rays takes a lot of time and effort because that’s what you see in the medical field, but XSEED makes it easy for you. After placing your sample, your publication-ready data is just a few clicks away!
Traditional methods like germination or cut tests are time-consuming and destructive, the process is prone to user error and the results are often inconsistent and unreliable.
XSEED provides objective, reliable and repeatable results fast, all without wasting seeds or waiting days for outcomes.
Its advanced analysis software makes the process incredibly easy and significantly reduces user-induced errors.
Yes, XSEED is fully enclosed and shielded, requiring no special protective equipment or shielding. Moreover, the X-ray source operates without radioactive materials.
It’s safe for everyday use in research labs, seed banks and production facilities.
Of course, XSEED conforms with all European and US American safety standards.
The minimal warmup time ensures your XSEED is ready to use within minutes. No long delays or setup routines!
When you start the software, the system calibrates automatically and it’s ready within 2 minutes — ensuring you’re up and running fast while keeping your data consistent across imaging sessions.
Manual calibration is usually not necessary, but if you need to, it only takes a few clicks to do.
XSEED is still brand new, but KUBTEC’s other systems, like the PARAMETER and XPERT series, have been used to analyze seeds and conduct botanical studies for many years. For example, Meg Engelhardt, Seed Bank Manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden (USA), has found tremendous value in KUBTEC’s X-ray imaging systems for her work.
XSEED is based on the same technology, but it has been specifically designed for seed research:
Tailored to the unique demands in this field, it’s equipped with specialized hardware – it utilizes a more precise detector technology to visualize tiny details in delicate seeds, and offers more magnification options.
Moreover, KUBTEC’s proprietary DIGISEED software features advanced imaging algorithms and improved workflows specifically for seed analysis.
XSEED provides high-resolution X-ray images and optical images that can be combined to stunning overlays using the Image Blender feature.
It delivers detailed insights into seed fill and embryo structure, it can help detect internal cracks, voids, insect damage, and it can be used to test overall viability — helping you make informed, data-driven decisions quickly.
Seeds are also counted automatically and healthy or damaged seeds are emphasized by the software, making them visible at first glance.
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External dimensions: 28 x 30 x 51 cm Weight: 32kg Fully shielded compact benchtop system
Sharp details, great signal-to-noise ratio – ideal for small sample sizes
Lower drawer: 7 x 12 cm Upper (mag) drawer: 4 x 8 cm
for seed counting and reliable non-destructive seed analysis. Obtain robust data and analyze it within 3 minutes – your results are just a few clicks away. As simple and fast as it gets!
Up to 1.4 x geometric magnification (2 Levels)
due to automatic calibration with zero warm-up time, an 22″ high-resolution monitor and a user-friendly interface
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