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Genetics

Kinoko's Genetics module helps you track and manage cultures, samples, and strains in your farm's genetic library.

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Cultures and samples are assigned unique barcode IDs and QR codes for easy tracking across both web and mobile platforms.

1. Manage Cultures

Step 1: Navigate to Cultures​

  1. Click the Genetics tab in the side navigation.

  2. Choose Cultures.

Step 2: Create or Manage a Culture​

  • Click Add New to create a culture.
  • Fill in details like location, format, and strain.
  • Save changes to add the culture to your list.

Step 3: Track Observations​

  • Click into a culture from the cultures list to:

    • View its details.
    • Add observations and attach images via the timeline feed.
    • View or generate its QR code.

Step 4: Edit an Existing Culture​

  • Click Edit Culture to update information, add sterilization cycle data, or assign a master culture.

Step 5: Move Culture Through Process Stages​

Your culture will appear on the Culture Kanban Board, where it can conveniently be moved through the following stages:

  1. Preparation
  2. Sterilization
  3. Inoculation
  4. Colonization
  5. Storage

Select, then drag and drop the culture to its appropriate stage.

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Culture management can be accessed through shortcuts on the Kanban Board screen. Select the pencil icon to edit a culture or select the eye icon to record an observation. You can also dispose of individual cultures or add a new one.

2. Manage Samples

Step 1: Navigate to Samples​

  1. From the Genetics tab, select Samples.

Step 2: Create or Manage a Sample​

  • Click Add New.
  • Fill in metadata like accession number, location, format, species, and variety.

Step 3: Track Observations​

  • Click into a sample to:
    • View or add timeline feed entries.
    • View or scan its QR code.
    • Edit sample details as needed by clicking Click Edit Sample.

3. Manage Strains

Step 1: Navigate to Strains​

  1. From the Genetics tab, select Strains.

Step 2: Create or Manage a Strain​

  • Click Add New to add a strain and enter data such as:
    • Species
    • Variety
    • Linked Master Cultures
  • Click into a single strain to view the strain information, including any linked Master Cultures and the process step of each linked culture.
  • Select Edit Strain to update an existing strain.