Seedling rooting induction box and method for monitoring growth of plant shoots, foliage and root systems

Abstract

This invention provides a seedling rooting induction box and a method for monitoring the growth of plant branches, leaves, and roots, comprising: a bottom layer, a topsand layer, and a middle loam layer; the porosity of the topsand layer and the middle loam layer differs; water and fertilizer in the bottom layer are uniformly absorbed by the middle loam layer, and the water and fertilizer in the bottom layer do not seep back into the topsand layer; the seedling rooting induction box is used to collect image data of plant branches, leaves, and roots through root windows; external equipment is used to identify the characteristics of the image data, and the water and fertilizer supply amount and frequency of the seedling rooting induction box are determined based on the characteristics. Through a layered matrix design with a differentiated porosity combination between the topsand layer (high porosity, large non-capillary pores) and the middle loam layer (porosity 60%, solid-liquid-gas ratio 2:1:1), uniform absorption of water and fertilizer in the bottom layer and prevention of backflow are achieved. Intelligent observation and analysis of plant growth are conducted, and appropriate water and fertilizer are provided in a timely manner, improving the germination rate and seedling rate of endangered plants and promoting their propagation and application in urban green spaces.

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