A sorghum seedling breeding device

By designing atomizing nozzles and water storage chambers, the problem of uneven distribution of nutrient solution and water in the breeding rack was solved, resulting in good root development and reduced disease in sorghum seedlings, thus improving breeding effectiveness.

CN117337712BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-18MOUTAI INST
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Application Number
CN202311575365.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-23
Publication Date
2025-11-18
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-23

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Technical Problem

When nutrient solution and water are sprayed onto existing breeding racks, the nutrient solution or water first acts on the leaves of sorghum seedlings, leading to poor root development. In addition, the inside of the breeding rack is prone to excessive moisture, which can cause diseases.

Method used

The system uses atomizing nozzles to provide semi-dry mist water to the leaves. Combined with the design of water storage chambers and guide blocks, it ensures that the water is evenly distributed to the roots. The humidity is regulated through the water storage chamber and the manifold, and precise control is achieved using temperature and humidity sensors.

Benefits of technology

It improves the balance of water and humidity, avoids water accumulation on leaves and poor root development, reduces the occurrence of diseases, and enhances the control effect of the growth environment of sorghum seedlings.

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Abstract

The scheme discloses the breeding device of the sorghum seedling in the technical field of sorghum breeding, which comprises a support frame and a plurality of breeding discs detachably connected to the support frame, a pipeline is arranged on the outer wall of the support frame, the pipeline is connected with a water pump, atomizing nozzles are distributed above the breeding discs, the atomizing nozzles are communicated with the pipeline, a water stop valve is arranged between the pipeline and the atomizing nozzles; a water storage cavity is arranged in the wall body at the bottom of the breeding disc, the water storage cavity is communicated with the pipeline, and a valve is arranged between the pipeline and the water storage cavity; circular truncated cone-shaped flow guide blocks are uniformly distributed at the inner bottom of the breeding disc, water outlet holes penetrating through the flow guide blocks are arranged on the flow guide blocks, water guide pipes are connected to the bottom of the water outlet holes, the other ends of the water guide pipes are communicated with the water storage cavity, the height of the flow guide block is 1 / 2-2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding disc, and the bottom of the water storage cavity is communicated with a drain pipe. The breeding device can better realize the differential adjustment of the humidity above and below the breeding disc.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of sorghum breeding technology, and specifically relates to a sorghum seedling breeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Sorghum seedling breeding refers to the process of cultivating superior sorghum varieties under specific environmental conditions through seed propagation, genetic improvement, and other means. When using seed propagation for sorghum seedling breeding, floating trays or breeding racks are generally used. Compared to floating tray breeding, breeding racks have the advantages of simple operation and low cost. Furthermore, breeding racks allow for better control of environmental factors such as light and temperature, which is beneficial to the growth and development of sorghum seedlings.

[0003] Currently, common breeding racks include a support frame and multi-layered breeding trays that can be detachably connected to the support frame. Sprayers are installed between adjacent breeding trays, and the sprayers are connected to external pipes to spray water, nutrient solution or medicine onto sorghum seedlings through the pipes and sprayers. At the same time, temperature and humidity sensors are also installed on the support frame to adjust the temperature and humidity inside the breeding trays in a timely manner.

[0004] When using breeding racks to breed sorghum, nutrient solutions and water are sprayed onto the sorghum seedlings below through nozzles. This means that the nutrient solutions or water first act on the leaves of the sorghum seedlings, and then on their roots. If the breeding racks are moistened with a semi-dry mist, it is difficult to replenish the water to the roots of the sorghum seedlings, resulting in poor root development and affecting the growth of the entire plant. On the other hand, directly spraying rainwater can easily lead to excessive moisture inside the breeding racks, causing water accumulation on the leaves and resulting in disease. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a sorghum seedling breeding device to better achieve differentiated adjustment of humidity above and below the breeding tray.

[0006] This invention discloses a sorghum seedling breeding device, comprising a support frame and multiple breeding trays detachably connected to the support frame. The outer wall of the support frame is provided with pipes connected to a water pump. Atomizing nozzles are distributed above each breeding tray, and the atomizing nozzles are connected to the pipes. A stop valve is provided between the pipes and the atomizing nozzles. A water storage chamber is provided in the wall at the bottom of each breeding tray, connected to the pipes. A valve is provided between the pipes and the water storage chamber. Frustum-shaped guide blocks are evenly distributed at the bottom of the inner surface of each breeding tray. Each guide block has a through-hole, and the bottom of the through-hole is connected to a water guide pipe. The other end of the water guide pipe is connected to the water storage chamber. The height of the guide blocks is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding tray. A drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water storage chamber.

[0007] The working principle and beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: When water needs to be replenished for the sorghum seedlings in the breeding tray, water is supplied to the atomizing nozzles through pipes. The atomizing nozzles produce a semi-dry mist to provide moisture to the leaves of the sorghum seedlings, preventing excessive water accumulation on the leaves. Water is also supplied to the water storage chamber through pipes. The water gradually rises from bottom to top in the water storage chamber and finally enters the soil in the breeding tray through the water outlet. Because the water first accumulates in the water storage chamber, the water output from each water outlet is consistent, improving the balance of water supply. In addition, since the height of the guide block is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding tray, the water can move synchronously to the upper and lower sides, preventing the soil at the top from becoming too wet. Moreover, some of the water in the water storage chamber can continue to act on the soil in the breeding tray to provide humidity for the sorghum seedlings. When the humidity in the breeding tray is sufficient, the water in the water storage chamber can also be drained through the drain pipe.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the breeding tray is equipped with a collection cavity, located above the water storage cavity. Drainage holes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the breeding tray, connecting to the collection cavity, which is also connected to a drain pipe. Through the collection cavity, when there is excessive moisture in the soil, it can enter the collection cavity through the drainage holes and accumulate. The accumulated moisture can then be used to provide water for the sorghum seedlings or drained through the drain pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom of the breeding tray is provided with geotextile, weed control fabric, or drip irrigation fabric. By setting up geotextile, weed control fabric, or drip irrigation fabric, excess water can enter the collection cavity normally, and soil can be prevented from clogging the outlet or leakage holes.

[0010] Furthermore, the water outlet includes a guide hole and multiple overflow holes. The multiple overflow holes are evenly distributed on the top of the guide block and communicate with the top of the guide hole. The bottom of the guide hole is connected to the water guide pipe. Setting the top of the water outlet as multiple overflow holes helps to reduce the impact of the water on the soil.

[0011] Furthermore, the support frame is U-shaped, with a top cover and windproof cloths on both sides of the opening. These windproof cloths can be opened or closed to adjust ventilation, humidity, and temperature.

[0012] Furthermore, gauze is installed on both sides of the opening of the support frame, positioned between the windbreak cloth and the seed tray. The gauze reduces direct sunlight on the sorghum seedlings when the windbreak cloth is open.

[0013] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is installed on the support frame. This temperature sensor allows for real-time monitoring of the temperature within the breeding device, enabling timely adjustments.

[0014] Furthermore, humidity sensors are installed on both the support frame and inside the breeding tray. Controlled by these humidity sensors, and in conjunction with the atomizing nozzles and water outlets, differentiated adjustments to the humidity inside and outside the breeding tray are easily achieved.

[0015] In this application, the control of temperature, humidity and light can be achieved by using an environmental controller, which is a conventional technology and will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sorghum seedling breeding device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view of the breeding tray after it is connected to the guide block;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a top view of the guide block;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sorghum seedling breeding device according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0022] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: support frame 1, pipe 2, water inlet pipe 3, gauze 4, atomizing nozzle 5, breeding tray 6, top cover 7, water storage chamber 8, confluence chamber 9, leakage hole 10, geotextile 11, guide block 12, overflow hole 13, guide hole 14, and water pipe 15.

[0023] Example 1 is basically as shown in the appendix. Figures 1-4 As shown: A sorghum seedling breeding device includes a support frame 1 and four breeding trays 6 detachably connected to the support frame 1. Specifically, the support frame 1 is U-shaped, and the top of the support frame 1 is provided with a top cover 7. Gauze 4 and windproof cloth are provided on both sides of the opening of the support frame 1 from the inside to the outside. Four through grooves are provided on the two opposite inner side walls of the support frame 1, and the four breeding trays 6 are engaged between the corresponding through grooves.

[0024] The outer wall of the support frame 1 is equipped with a pipe 2, which is connected to a water pump. Atomizing nozzles 5 are distributed above the breeding tray 6, and the water mist sprayed from the nozzles 5 completely covers the breeding tray 6 below. The nozzles 5 are connected to the pipe 2, and a stop valve is installed between the pipe 2 and the nozzles 5. From bottom to top, the bottom wall of the breeding tray 6 is provided with a water storage chamber 8 and a confluence chamber 9. The water storage chamber 8 is connected to the pipe 2 via an inlet pipe 3, and a valve is installed between the pipe 2 and the water storage chamber 8. The inner bottom of the breeding tray 6 is evenly distributed with frustum-shaped guide blocks 12, and the top of the guide blocks 12 is evenly distributed with… Overflow holes 13, and guide holes 14 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the guide block 12. The guide holes 14 are connected to all overflow holes 13 on the same guide block 12. A water guide pipe 15 is connected inside the guide hole 14. The other end of the water guide pipe 15 is connected to the water storage chamber 8. The height of the guide block 12 is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding tray 6. Drainage holes 10 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the breeding tray 6. The drainage holes 10 are connected to the confluence chamber 9. Drainage pipes are provided at the bottom of both the confluence chamber 9 and the water storage chamber 8. Geotextile 11 is provided at the bottom of the breeding tray 6, and the geotextile 11 covers the guide block 12.

[0025] The only difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that a temperature sensor is provided on the support frame 1, and a humidity sensor is provided on both the support frame 1 and the breeding tray 6.

[0026] The only difference between Example 3 and Example 2 is that: an artificial light source is provided on the support frame 1, and the artificial light source is selected from incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps or LED lamps, preferably LED lamps.

[0027] Example 4 is basically as shown in the appendix. Figure 5 As shown, the only difference between it and Example 3 is that the gauze 4 is removed.

[0028] The only difference between Example 5 and Example 1 is that the support frame 1 is connected to an environmental controller.

[0029] The only difference between Example 6 and Example 2 is that the support frame 1 is connected to an environmental controller.

[0030] Taking Example 2 as an example, the specific implementation process is as follows: The humidity inside and outside the seedling tray 6 is monitored using a humidity sensor. When additional humidity is needed outside the seedling tray, the stop valve is opened and the stop valve is closed. An external water source is connected via a water pump, and water is supplied to the atomizing nozzle 5 through pipe 2. The atomizing nozzle 5 generates a semi-dry mist to provide moisture to the leaves of the sorghum seedlings until the humidity reaches a suitable value. When additional humidity is needed inside the seedling tray 6, the stop valve is opened and the stop valve is closed. Water is supplied to the water storage chamber 8 through pipe 2. The water gradually rises from bottom to top in the water storage chamber 8 and finally enters the soil inside the seedling tray 6 through the outlet hole until the humidity inside the seedling tray 6 reaches a suitable value.

[0031] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the structure of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A sorghum seedling breeding device, comprising a support frame and a plurality of breeding trays detachably connected to the support frame, wherein pipes are provided on the outer wall of the support frame, the pipes are connected to a water pump, and atomizing nozzles are distributed above each breeding tray, the atomizing nozzles being connected to the pipes, and a water stop valve is provided between the pipes and the atomizing nozzles; characterized in that: The bottom wall of the breeding tray has a water storage chamber connected to the pipe, and a valve is installed between the pipe and the water storage chamber. The bottom of the breeding tray has evenly distributed frustum-shaped guide blocks, each with a through-hole. A water guide pipe is connected to the bottom of the water outlet, and the other end of the water guide pipe is connected to the water storage chamber. The height of the guide blocks is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding tray. A drain pipe is connected to the bottom of the water storage chamber. The bottom wall of the breeding tray also has a confluence chamber located above the water storage chamber. Drainage holes are evenly distributed on the bottom of the breeding tray, connecting to the confluence chamber, which is also connected to the drain pipe. The bottom of the breeding tray is covered with geotextile, weed control fabric, or drip irrigation fabric. The water outlet includes guide holes and multiple overflow holes. The overflow holes are evenly distributed on the top of the guide block and connected to the top of the guide holes. The bottom of the guide holes is connected to the water pipe. When it is necessary to replenish the water for the sorghum seedlings in the breeding tray, water is supplied to the atomizing nozzle through the pipe. The atomizing nozzle produces a semi-dry mist to provide moisture to the leaves of the sorghum seedlings, avoiding excessive water accumulation on the leaves. Water is also supplied to the water storage chamber through the pipe. The water gradually rises from bottom to top in the water storage chamber and finally enters the soil in the breeding tray through multiple overflow holes at the top of the water outlet, reducing the impact of the water on the soil. Since the water first accumulates in the water storage chamber, the water output of each water outlet is consistent. The height of the guide block is 1 / 2 to 2 / 3 of the internal height of the breeding tray, so that the water can move synchronously to the upper and lower sides, avoiding the soil at the top from becoming too wet.

2. The sorghum seedling breeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is U-shaped, with a top cover on the top and windproof cloth on both sides of the opening.

3. The sorghum seedling breeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support frame also has gauze on both sides of the opening, with the gauze located between the windproof cloth and the breeding tray.

4. The sorghum seedling breeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support frame is equipped with a temperature sensor.

5. The sorghum seedling breeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Humidity sensors are installed on the support frame and inside the breeding tray.

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