A method of separating an embryo suspension mass is provided. The method includessupplying an embryo suspension mass culture having a plurality of first particlesof a first size and a plurality of second particles of a second size different atleast in part from the first size of the first particles. The method also includessuspending the embryo suspension mass culture in a fluid to create a mixture andforcing the mixture through a filter while maintaining the mixture in the fluidto separate the first particles from the second particles.