Industrialized seedling raising method for shortening growth period of pinellia ternate

By employing technologies such as multi-layer seedling racks, tidal irrigation systems, and digital management platforms, the problems of long seedling cycles and resource waste in Pinellia ternata have been solved, achieving an efficient and economical seedling method suitable for the industrialized seedling production of medicinal plants.

CN120858854APending Publication Date: 2025-10-31远大种业(甘肃)有限公司
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CN202511046880.0
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CN · China
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Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-07-29
Publication Date
2025-10-31

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Technical Problem

Existing Pinellia ternata seedling cultivation technology suffers from problems such as long seedling cycle, serious waste of resources, low space utilization, extensive management, and difficulty in scaling up, and it also relies on non-renewable peat soil and experience-based management.

Method used

By employing multi-layer seedling racks, a tidal irrigation system, vermiculite and perlite substrates, a sensor network, and a digital management platform, combined with LED light sources and precise environmental control, we can achieve three-dimensional, precise, and efficient management of Pinellia ternata seedling cultivation.

Benefits of technology

The seedling cycle is shortened by 60%, substrate costs are reduced by 60%, space utilization is increased by 80%, and the seedling survival rate is ≥85%, thus achieving the sustainability and economic benefits of Pinellia ternata cultivation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medicinal plant seedling culture, in particular to an industrialized seedling culture method for shortening the growth period of pinellia ternata, which adopts a multi-layer seedling culture rack integrated sensor network, a tidal irrigation system, a vermiculite and perlite matrix recycling technology and a digital management platform to reduce the matrix cost and improve the yield of the pinellia ternata. The space utilization rate is increased, cultivation environment parameters and water and fertilizer supply are dynamically regulated and controlled, and three-dimensional, precise and efficient pinellia ternate seedling raising is achieved. According to the method, the pinellia ternata seedling raising period is remarkably shortened to 1 / 3 of that of a traditional method, the seedling survival rate is increased to 85% or above, common plant diseases and insect pests in traditional seedling raising are reduced, meanwhile, 80% of planting space is saved, and the method is suitable for large-scale production.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medicinal plant seedling technology, specifically a factory-scale seedling production method for shortening the growth period of Pinellia ternata. Background Technology

[0002] Pinellia ternata ( Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Ten. ex Breitenb. Pinellia ternata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Pinellia of the family Araceae. In the wild, it is often found in shady and damp grassy areas or under forests on hillsides and streamsides. It has poor ability to survive alone and has obvious weed characteristics, often growing alongside other shade-loving and damp plant groups.

[0003] Pinellia ternata is a commonly used Chinese medicinal herb. Its tuber can be used medicinally. It is poisonous and can dry dampness and resolve phlegm, relieve nausea and vomiting. When used raw, it can eliminate boils and swellings. It is mainly used to treat cough with excessive phlegm, nausea and vomiting. Externally, it is used to treat acute mastitis and acute and chronic suppurative otitis media.

[0004] Currently, existing Pinellia ternata seedling cultivation techniques mostly use non-renewable peat moss as the substrate, rely on experience for water and fertilizer management, and lack precise control methods. They generally suffer from long seedling cycles, fixed sowing times, difficulty in controlling sowing density, susceptibility to natural environmental constraints, low space utilization, and extensive management. Furthermore, traditional planar seedling cultivation requires a large area, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a Pinellia ternata seedling cultivation method that shortens the growth cycle, saves resources, and can be applied in industrial settings. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and propose a factory-scale seedling cultivation method that shortens the growth period of Pinellia ternata, which can significantly shorten the seedling cultivation cycle, improve the survival rate, and reduce the seedling cost.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution specifically adopted by the present invention is as follows: A factory-scale seedling cultivation method for shortening the growth period of Pinellia ternata is proposed. This method achieves three-dimensional, precise, and efficient Pinellia ternata seedling cultivation by innovatively designing a multi-layer seedling rack integrating a sensor network, a tidal irrigation system, vermiculite and perlite substrate recycling technology, and a digital management platform. The specific steps include: S1. Select the cultivation environment; S2. Erect a cultivation rack, with LED light sources and a tidal irrigation system between layers. Each layer is equipped with seedling trays, temperature and humidity sensors, light sensors and CO2 concentration sensors. Data from each sensor is uploaded to the environmental control integrated control system in real time. S3. Using vermiculite and perlite as seedling substrate, evenly sow the Pinellia ternata seeds that have been disinfected by gamma rays and treated for germination in the seedling tray, and cover them with a 3cm thick layer of seedling substrate. S4. A special nutrient solution for Pinellia ternata is supplied at regular intervals through a tidal irrigation system, and data from various sensors is analyzed using a digital management platform to dynamically adjust cultivation environment parameters and water and fertilizer supply. The digital management platform optimizes the growth model based on machine learning algorithms, enabling remote monitoring and automatic alarm functions.

[0007] Furthermore, in step S2, a 15-layer stainless steel seedling rack is used, with 9 8W LED plant grow light strips installed on each layer of the seedling rack, and the red-to-blue ratio is 4:1.

[0008] Furthermore, the environmental control system integrates a central control unit for temperature and humidity control, a micro-sprinkler irrigation control system, a ventilation system, a light intensity control system, and a fire prevention system.

[0009] Furthermore, in step S3, the mass ratio of vermiculite to perlite is 2:1, and the material is sterilized at 120°C for 30 minutes. Humic acid is added to adjust the pH to 7.0 before recycling.

[0010] Furthermore, in step S3, the seed quantity is controlled at 15–35 g / m³. 2 The sowing time is as follows: the first crop is sown in early January each year, and the seedlings are transplanted at the end of April. The second crop is sown in early May each year, and the third crop is sown in early September each year, achieving three crops of cultivation within one year.

[0011] Furthermore, the cultivation environment parameters include: air temperature 18–25℃, air humidity 40–60%, and light intensity 1000–10000 lux.

[0012] Furthermore, in step S4, the Pinellia ternata-specific nutrient solution is sprayed 2-7 times per month at a rate of 6 L / m². 2 The formula for each dose is as follows: potassium dihydrogen phosphate 40-80 mg / L, magnesium sulfate 100-300 mg / L, calcium nitrate 350-500 mg / L, ferrous sulfate 2-8 mg / L, EDTA 5-10 mg / L, boric acid 0.03-0.2 mg / L, manganese sulfate 0.01-0.2 mg / L, potassium iodide 0.0002-0.002 mg / L, zinc sulfate 0.003-0.005 mg / L, copper sulfate 0.00001-0.0003 mg / L, and ammonium molybdate 0.0001-0.001 mg / L.

[0013] Furthermore, in step S4, the Pinellia ternata seedlings are watered 2 to 4 times a week for 0.5 to 3 hours each time. During the growing season, the indoor temperature is controlled at 15 to 30°C, and ventilation is maintained.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following characteristics and beneficial effects: the seedling cycle is shortened to 4 months, reducing the time by 60% compared with traditional methods; substrate costs are reduced by 60%, and space utilization is increased by 80%; digital management reduces manual intervention by 90%, and the seedling survival rate is ≥85%. This greatly improves the sustainability and economic benefits of Pinellia ternata cultivation and provides important technical support for the large-scale and standardized cultivation of Pinellia ternata. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the seedling rack in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present invention, but do not limit the invention in any way. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0017] Example 1 This embodiment provides a method for factory-scale seedling production that shortens the growth period of Pinellia ternata, including the following steps: 1) Selection of cultivation environment: Taking Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province as an example. Yuzhong County is located at 104° east longitude and 35° north latitude, with an average altitude of 1800 meters, a temperature of -13 to 26°, an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, and an air humidity of 37 to 72%.

[0018] 2) Facility requirements: 2.1) 146 seedling racks were custom-purchased according to the factory size, specifically 25 main racks + 121 auxiliary racks, arranged in multiple rows. In this embodiment, the factory area is 5000 square meters, and the seedling rack specifications are 3.9 meters × 1 meter × 7.9 meters. Figure 1 As shown.

[0019] 2.2) The factory is equipped with an integrated environmental control system, including a 24-hour controllable temperature and humidity system (to control temperature and humidity), a micro-sprinkler irrigation control system (to control watering and spraying), a ventilation system (for ventilation operation), a light intensity control system, and a fire prevention system.

[0020] 2.3) Install a tidal irrigation system and nine 8W LED plant grow lights on each seedling rack with a red-to-blue ratio of 4:1; and set up seedling trays on each layer of each seedling rack. The seedling trays are 1.2 meters long, 0.54 meters wide, with 12 rows of reinforcing ribs and a depth of 0.08 meters.

[0021] 2.4) Install temperature and humidity sensors, light sensors, and CO2 concentration sensors on each seedling rack. The data from each sensor is uploaded to the environmental control integrated control center in real time. A digital management platform is built to analyze the data from each sensor based on machine learning algorithms to optimize the growth model of Pinellia ternata and realize remote monitoring and automatic alarm functions.

[0022] 3) Sowing: Use plump Pinellia ternata seeds, disinfect them with 0.5 kGy γ-rays for 30 minutes and then treat them for rapid germination. Sow them evenly in seedling trays in early January of the same year, with a sowing rate of 15 g / m². 2 Then cover the seed surface with a 3cm thick substrate, which is 6-12 mesh vermiculite and 1-3mm perlite, mixed in a 2:1 mass ratio.

[0023] 4) Training and management methods: After sowing, use a tidal irrigation system for sprinkler irrigation. Once the cotyledons have grown to three leaves, supply Pinellia ternata-specific nutrient solution regularly through the tidal irrigation system, 2-7 times per month, at a rate of 6 L / m². 2 The formula for the Pinellia ternata-specific nutrient solution is as follows: potassium dihydrogen phosphate 40mg / L, magnesium sulfate 100mg / L, calcium nitrate 350mg / L, ferrous sulfate 2mg / L, EDTA 5mg / L, boric acid 0.03mg / L, manganese sulfate 0.01mg / L, potassium iodide 0.0002mg / L, zinc sulfate 0.003mg / L, copper sulfate 0.00001mg / L, and ammonium molybdate 0.0001mg / L.

[0024] Meanwhile, the digital management platform is used to analyze the data from various sensors and dynamically adjust the cultivation environment parameters and water and fertilizer supply. Specifically, water is replenished according to the humidity of the seedling trays, 2 to 4 times a week, for 0.5 to 3 hours each time. The light intensity is 1,000 to 10,000 lux, the air humidity is 40 to 60%, and the indoor temperature is controlled at 15 to 30℃ during the growing season, while maintaining ventilation. 5) Transplanting: The seedlings are dug up and transplanted to the field at the end of April of the same year. At this time, the seedling growth period is about 110 days and the seedling survival rate is 85%.

[0025] Example 2 This embodiment provides a method for factory-scale seedling production that shortens the growth period of Pinellia ternata, including the following steps: 1) Cultivation environment selection and facility requirements: Same as in Example 1.

[0026] 2) Sowing: Use plump Pinellia ternata seeds, disinfect them with 2 kGy of γ-rays for 10 minutes and then treat them for rapid germination. Sow them evenly in seedling trays in early May of the same year, with a sowing rate of 35 g / m². 2Then cover the seed surface with a 3cm thick substrate, which is 6-12 mesh vermiculite and 1-3mm perlite, mixed in a 2:1 mass ratio.

[0027] 3) Cultivation and management methods: The formula of the special nutrient solution for Pinellia ternata is as follows: potassium dihydrogen phosphate 60mg / L, magnesium sulfate 200mg / L, calcium nitrate 425mg / L, ferrous sulfate 5mg / L, EDTA 7.5mg / L, boric acid 0.115mg / L, manganese sulfate 0.105mg / L, potassium iodide 0.0011mg / L, zinc sulfate 0.004mg / L, copper sulfate 0.000155mg / L, ammonium molybdate 0.00055 mg / L, and the rest are the same as in Example 1.

[0028] 4) Transplanting: The seedlings are dug up and transplanted to the field at the end of August of the same year. At this time, the seedling growth period is about 100 days and the seedling survival rate is 87%.

[0029] Example 3 This embodiment provides a method for factory-scale seedling production that shortens the growth period of Pinellia ternata, including the following steps: 1) Cultivation environment selection and facility requirements: Same as in Example 1.

[0030] 2) Sowing: Use plump Pinellia ternata seeds, disinfect them with 1.25 kGy γ-rays for 20 min and then treat them for rapid germination. Sow them in seedling trays in early September of the same year at a sowing rate of 22.5 g / m². 2 Sow evenly, then cover the seeds with a 3cm thick substrate, which is 6-12 mesh vermiculite and 1-3mm perlite, mixed in a 2:1 mass ratio.

[0031] 3) Cultivation and management methods: The formula of the special nutrient solution for Pinellia ternata is as follows: potassium dihydrogen phosphate 80mg / L, magnesium sulfate 300mg / L, calcium nitrate 500mg / L, ferrous sulfate 8mg / L, EDTA 10mg / L, boric acid 0.2mg / L, manganese sulfate 0.2mg / L, potassium iodide 0.002mg / L, zinc sulfate 0.005mg / L, copper sulfate 0.0003mg / L, ammonium molybdate 0.001mg / L, and the rest are the same as in Example 1.

[0032] 4) Transplanting: The seedlings are dug up and transplanted to the field at the end of December of the same year. At this time, the seedling growth period is about 100 days and the seedling survival rate is 89%.

[0033] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for factory-scale seedling cultivation that shortens the growth period of Pinellia ternata, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1. Select the cultivation environment; S2. Erect a cultivation rack, with LED light sources and a tidal irrigation system between layers. Each layer is equipped with seedling trays, temperature and humidity sensors, light sensors and CO2 concentration sensors. Data from each sensor is uploaded to the environmental control integrated control system in real time. S3. Using vermiculite and perlite as seedling substrate, evenly sow the Pinellia ternata seeds that have been disinfected by gamma rays and have undergone germination treatment in the seedling tray and cover them with 3cm of seedling substrate. S4. The special nutrient solution for Pinellia ternata is supplied regularly through a tidal irrigation system, and the data from various sensors is analyzed using a digital management platform to dynamically adjust the cultivation environment parameters and water and fertilizer supply.

2. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S2, a 15-layer stainless steel seedling rack is used, and each layer of the seedling rack is equipped with 9 8W LED plant grow light strips with a red-to-blue ratio of 4:

1.

3. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The environmental control system integrates a central control unit for temperature and humidity control, a micro-sprinkler irrigation control system, a ventilation system, a light intensity control system, and a fire prevention system.

4. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S3, the mass ratio of vermiculite to perlite is 2:

1. After sterilization at 120°C for 30 minutes, humic acid is added to adjust the pH to 7.0 before recycling.

5. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S3, the seed quantity is controlled at 15–35 g / m³. 2 The sowing time is as follows: the first crop is sown in early January each year, and the seedlings are transplanted at the end of April. The second crop is sown in early May each year, and the third crop is sown in early September each year, achieving three crops of cultivation within one year.

6. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cultivation environment parameters include: air temperature 18-25℃, air humidity 40-60%, and light intensity 1000-10000 lux.

7. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S4, the formula for the Pinellia ternata-specific nutrient solution is as follows: potassium dihydrogen phosphate 40-80 mg / L, magnesium sulfate 100-300 mg / L, calcium nitrate 350-500 mg / L, ferrous sulfate 2-8 mg / L, EDTA 5-10 mg / L, boric acid 0.03-0.2 mg / L, manganese sulfate 0.01-0.2 mg / L, potassium iodide 0.0002-0.002 mg / L, zinc sulfate 0.003-0.005 mg / L, copper sulfate 0.00001-0.0003 mg / L, and ammonium molybdate 0.0001-0.001 mg / L.

8. The method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S4, the Pinellia ternata-specific nutrient solution is sprayed 2-7 times per month at a rate of 6 L / m². 2 / Second-rate.

9. A method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step S4, the Pinellia ternata seedlings are watered 2 to 4 times a week for 0.5 to 3 hours each time. During the growing season, the indoor temperature is controlled at 15 to 30°C and ventilation is maintained.

10. A method for factory-scale seedling cultivation to shorten the growth period of Pinellia ternata as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The digital management platform optimizes the growth model based on machine learning algorithms to achieve remote monitoring and automatic alarm functions.

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