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Somatic embryos of Asparagus cooperi were encapsulated as single embryos approximately 4-6 mm in diameter to produce individual synthetic seeds. The frequency of conversion of artificial seeds to plants was 34%. This frequency was affected by the concentration of calcium chloride, the commercial sources of sodium alginate, and the nutrient medium. The conversion frequency of artificial seeds to seedling plants was 8.3% after storage for 90 days at 2°C.

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The genus Asparagus of Liliaceae is of great medicinal value for its steroidal sapogenin content.

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The introduction of the CPP significantly improved compliance of hand decontamination, correct usage of gloves and aprons, and overall infection-control in a large teaching hospital. The CPP is a highly effective auditing and educational tool that can be readily adapted for use in hospitals globally to monitor and improve infection-control practices.