Device convenient for researching wheat root system

Abstract

The device comprises a base, a plurality of surrounding plates are detachably connected to the base, observation openings are formed in the surrounding plates, baffles are arranged on the observation openings, and top covers are detachably connected to the surrounding plates; the planting assembly comprises a plurality of planting box bodies, the top ends of the planting box bodies are open, the planting box bodies are made of transparent materials, the planting box bodies are fixedly connected to a rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism is arranged on the base; the washing assembly comprises a vertical guide groove, the vertical guide groove is fixedly connected to the fixing block, a sliding block is arranged in the vertical guide groove in a sliding mode, a first motor is arranged in the base and is in transmission connection with the sliding block, an adjusting mechanism is arranged on the sliding block, and a spray head is installed on the adjusting mechanism; the controller is fixedly connected to the base, and the rotating mechanism, the first motor and the adjusting mechanism are all electrically connected with the controller. The wheat root system can be observed, and the growth environment of the wheat is closer to the real situation, so that the accuracy of experimental data is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of root system research devices, and in particular to a device that facilitates the study of wheat roots. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agricultural and plant science research, wheat, as one of the world's most important food crops, has a root system structure and function that decisively influences yield, stress resistance, and nutrient absorption efficiency. Therefore, in-depth research on the growth dynamics, morphological characteristics, and interaction mechanisms between wheat roots and the soil environment is of great significance for breeding high-yielding, high-efficiency, and stress-resistant new varieties.

[0003] Existing technologies for root research mainly include: First, the excavation method (such as the trench method and the soil column method), which involves removing the plant along with the soil in the root zone for cleaning, scanning, and analysis. However, this method is very inconvenient and can easily damage long roots, and it is also difficult to observe the growth rate of the roots. Second, the hydroponic or artificial medium culture method, which involves planting the plant in a transparent container or a specific gel for direct observation. However, the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of such artificial environments differ greatly from those of actual soil in the field, and the root growth morphology often becomes distorted. The obtained data lacks ecological authenticity and is difficult to effectively guide field practice.

[0004] To address this problem, a device is proposed that facilitates the study of wheat root systems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device that facilitates the study of wheat root systems, thereby solving the problems existing in the prior art. It allows for convenient observation of root growth, minimizes damage to the root system when removing it, and closely approximates the actual growth environment of the field soil.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution: The present invention provides an apparatus for facilitating the study of wheat root systems, comprising: A base, on which several surrounding panels are detachably connected, an observation port is provided on the surrounding panels, a baffle is provided on the observation port, a top cover is detachably connected to the surrounding panels, and several through holes are provided on the top cover, with a funnel fixedly connected in the through holes; The planting assembly includes several planting boxes, each with an open top and made of transparent material. The planting boxes are fixedly connected to a rotating mechanism, which is mounted on the base. A flushing assembly includes an upright guide channel fixedly connected to a fixed block, a slider slidably disposed within the upright guide channel, a first motor disposed within the base, the first motor being drivenly connected to the slider, an adjustment mechanism disposed on the slider, a nozzle mounted on the adjustment mechanism, and the nozzle being connected to a water source. The controller is fixedly connected to the base, and the rotating mechanism, the first motor, and the adjusting mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0007] Preferably, the planting box includes an outer shell, a side cover is detachably connected to the outer shell, a horizontal mesh plate and a vertical mesh plate are detachably connected inside the outer shell, a side window is opened on the outer shell, the side window is filled with sponge, an insertion rod is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner shell, a cylinder is inserted into the insertion rod, and the cylinder is located below the side window.

[0008] Preferably, the outer shell has a plurality of threaded holes, the side cover has a plurality of through holes, a screw is inserted into the through hole, the screw is threaded into the threaded hole, and two vertical slots and two horizontal slots are fixedly connected inside the outer shell. The vertical mesh plate is inserted into the two vertical slots, and the horizontal mesh plate is inserted into the two horizontal slots.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating base, the outer shell is fixedly connected to the rotating base, a first groove is provided on the base, a second motor is fixedly connected in the first groove, an annular plate is fixedly connected to the base, the annular plate is rotatably connected to the rotating base through a bearing, the drive shaft of the second motor is fixedly connected to the rotating base, and the second motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] Preferably, a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the first motor, a second threaded hole is provided on the slider, the threaded rod is threadedly connected in the second threaded hole, and a second through hole is provided on the fixed block, through which the threaded rod passes.

[0011] Preferably, a first connecting plate is fixedly connected to both sides of the slider, the adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped plate, a first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the U-shaped plate, the nozzle is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, a first rack is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, a third motor is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate, a first gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the third motor, the first gear meshes with the first rack, the third motor is electrically connected to the controller, the U-shaped plate is slidably disposed on the first connecting plate, and a moving mechanism is provided between the U-shaped plate and the first connecting plate.

[0012] Preferably, a support plate is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate, a T-slot is formed on the support plate, a T-block is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate, the T-block is slidably connected in the T-slot, the moving mechanism includes a fourth motor, the fourth motor is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate, a second rack is fixedly connected to the support plate, a second gear is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor, the second gear meshes with the second rack, and the fourth motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0013] Preferably, the base has a water leakage hole, the base has a water collection cavity, the water collection cavity is connected to a drain pipe, the drain pipe is equipped with a valve, the nozzle is connected to a flexible hose, the base is provided with a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe is connected to the water source, and the flexible hose is connected to the rigid pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the baffle is rotatably connected to the enclosure, a plurality of sleeves are fixedly connected to the enclosure, a second rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the sleeves, a fifth motor is fixedly connected to the enclosure, and the drive shaft of the fifth motor is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft.

[0015] Preferably, the base has several legs fixedly connected to its bottom surface, the surrounding plate and the base are detachably connected by two screws, and the top cover and the surrounding plate are detachably connected by three screws.

[0016] This invention discloses the following technical effects: In this device, the surrounding panels are detachably connected to the base, facilitating installation or removal. Four panels can be selected, and the four panels and the top cover enclose the planting box. An observation port is used to observe the internal planting box, and a funnel facilitates watering. The planting box is used to plant wheat. Before planting, a planting substrate, preferably soil, is filled into the planting box. The transparent material of the planting box and the rotating mechanism facilitate observation of the wheat root growth. A first motor drives a slider in the upright guide groove; the slider's movement moves the nozzle. An adjustment mechanism adjusts the nozzle. After the nozzle is connected to a water source, it can rinse the wheat plant's roots. When it is necessary to remove the wheat plant and observe the complete root system, the nozzle can be used to rinse it. The rotating mechanism, the first motor, and the adjustment components are controlled by a controller. This invention not only enables observation of the wheat root system but also provides a growth environment closer to reality, thereby improving the accuracy of experimental data. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the device structure for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point a in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point b in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point c in the middle; Figure 5 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point d in the middle; Figure 6 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA; Figure 7 for Figure 1 BB section view; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point e in the middle; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the planting box structure of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the planting box of the present invention; The components are as follows: 1. Base; 2. Enclosure; 3. Observation port; 4. Baffle; 5. Top cover; 6. Funnel; 7. Planting box; 8. Vertical guide groove; 9. Fixing block; 10. Sliding block; 11. First motor; 12. Nozzle; 13. Controller; 14. Outer shell; 15. Side cover; 16. Horizontal mesh plate; 17. Vertical mesh plate; 18. Insert rod; 19. Cylinder; 20. Side window; 21. Vertical slot; 22. Horizontal slot; 23. Rotating seat; 24. 25. Second motor; 26. Ring plate; 27. Threaded rod; 28. First connecting plate; 29. ​​U-shaped plate; 30. First rotating shaft; 31. First rack; 32. Third motor; 33. First gear; 34. Support plate; 35. T-block; 36. Fourth motor; 37. Second gear; 38. Second rack; 39. Water collection chamber; 40. Drain pipe; 41. Flexible hose; 42. Rigid pipe; 43. Sleeve; 44. Second rotating shaft; 55. Support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Reference Figure 1-10 The present invention provides an apparatus for facilitating the study of wheat root systems, comprising: A base 1, several surrounding plates 2 are detachably connected to the base 1, an observation port 3 is provided on the surrounding plate 2, a baffle 4 is provided on the observation port 3, a top cover 5 is detachably connected to the surrounding plate 2, several through holes are provided on the top cover 5, and a funnel 6 is fixedly connected in the through holes. The planting component includes several planting boxes 7, each with an open top and made of transparent material. The planting boxes 7 are fixedly connected to a rotating mechanism, which is mounted on a base 1. The flushing assembly includes an upright guide channel 8, which is fixedly connected to a fixed block 9. A slider 10 is slidably arranged inside the upright guide channel 8. A first motor 11 is arranged inside the base 1. The first motor 11 is connected to the slider 10 in a transmission. An adjustment mechanism is arranged on the slider 10. A nozzle 12 is installed on the adjustment mechanism and connected to a water source. The controller 13 is fixedly connected to the base 1. The rotating mechanism, the first motor 11, and the adjustment assembly are all electrically connected to the controller 13.

[0022] In this device, the enclosure 2 is detachably connected to the base 1, facilitating its installation and removal. Four enclosure 2 panels can be selected, and the four panels 2 and the top cover 5 enclose the planting box 7. The observation port 3 is used to observe the inside of the planting box 7. The funnel 6 facilitates watering the planting box 7. The planting box 7 is used for planting wheat. Before planting, planting substrate, preferably soil, is filled into the planting box 7. The transparent material of the planting box 7 and the rotating mechanism allow for easy observation of the wheat root growth. The first motor 11 drives the slider 10 within the upright guide groove 8. The movement of the slider 10 moves the nozzle 12. The adjustment mechanism adjusts the nozzle 12. After the nozzle 12 is connected to a water source, it can rinse the wheat plant roots. When it is necessary to remove the wheat plant and observe the complete root system, the nozzle can be used to rinse it. The rotating mechanism, the first motor 11, and the adjustment components are controlled by the controller 13. In this embodiment, the controller 13 is a PLC controller, which is existing technology and will not be described further.

[0023] The planting box 7 is further optimized by including an outer shell 14, a side cover 15 detachably connected to the outer shell 14, a horizontal mesh plate 16 and a vertical mesh plate 17 detachably connected inside the outer shell 14, a side window 20 opened on the outer shell 14, the side window 20 is filled with sponge, and an insertion rod 18 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside the outer shell 14. A cylinder 19 is inserted into the insertion rod 18 and is located below the side window 20.

[0024] After the outer shell 14 and side cover 15 are connected, the top is open, allowing the planting substrate to be inserted. Both the horizontal mesh plate 16 and the vertical mesh plate 17 are above the side window 20. The horizontal mesh plate 16 places the planting substrate at the top of the planting box 7, while the vertical mesh plate 17 creates a space within the outer shell 14 that is not filled with planting substrate. When wheat seedlings grow in the planting substrate, in the early stages of growth, the roots spread outwards. The vertical mesh plate 17 facilitates observation of the root expansion. When observing the roots on one side of the vertical mesh plate 17… The top cover 5 needs to be removed. As the wheat grows, when it enters the jointing stage, the wheat roots will grow rapidly downwards. The side window 20 makes it easy to observe the downward growth of the wheat roots. The sponge (not shown in the figure) on the side window 20 can reduce the entry of light. At the same time, the sponge (not shown in the figure) is breathable and water can also be sprayed on the sponge (not shown in the figure). When observing the side of the planting box 7, open the baffle 4 and observe through the observation port 3. When the wheat roots grow downwards, the cylinder 19 can make the wheat roots grow in all directions, avoiding the wheat roots being difficult to observe in the middle.

[0025] Further optimization of the design: the outer shell 14 has several threaded holes, the side cover 15 has several through holes, and a screw is inserted into the through hole. The screw is threaded into the threaded hole. The outer shell 14 has two vertical slots 21 and two horizontal slots 22 fixedly connected inside. The vertical mesh plate 17 is inserted into the two vertical slots 21, and the horizontal mesh plate 16 is inserted into the two horizontal slots 22.

[0026] The outer casing 14 and the side cover 15 are detachably connected by screws. Two vertical slots 21 are used to install the vertical mesh plate 17, and two horizontal slots 22 are used to install the horizontal mesh plate 16.

[0027] The scheme is further optimized. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating seat 23, a housing 14 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 23, a first groove is provided on the base 1, a second motor 24 is fixedly connected in the first groove, an annular plate 25 is fixedly connected on the base 1, the annular plate 25 and the rotating seat 23 are rotatably connected by bearings, the drive shaft of the second motor 24 is fixedly connected to the rotating seat 23, and the second motor 24 is electrically connected to the controller 13.

[0028] The controller 13 controls the second motor 24, which drives the rotating seat 23 to rotate, thereby allowing the outer shell 14 and the side cover 15 to rotate.

[0029] In a further optimized design, a threaded rod 26 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the first motor 11, and a threaded hole 2 is provided on the slider 10. The threaded rod 26 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 2, and a through hole 2 is provided on the fixing block 9, through which the threaded rod 26 passes.

[0030] The first motor 11 drives the threaded rod 26 to rotate, and when the threaded rod 26 rotates, the slider 10 moves.

[0031] In a further optimized design, the slider 10 is fixedly connected to both sides of a first connecting plate 27. The adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped plate 28, on which a first rotating shaft 29 is rotatably connected. The nozzle 12 is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 29, on which a first rack 30 is fixedly connected. A third motor 31 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 28, and a first gear 32 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the third motor 31. The first gear 32 meshes with the first rack 30. The third motor 31 is electrically connected to the controller 13. The U-shaped plate 28 is slidably mounted on the first connecting plate 27, and a moving mechanism is provided between the U-shaped plate 28 and the first connecting plate 27.

[0032] When it is necessary to completely remove the wheat roots, the side cover 15 is removed from the outer shell 14, and then water is sprayed through the nozzle 12, so that the nozzle 12 faces inward of the outer shell 14. The water flow washes the soil. The vertical position of the nozzle 12 can be adjusted by raising and lowering the slider 10. When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the nozzle 12, the first gear 32 is driven by the third motor 31. The first gear 32 drives the first rack 30 to rotate. The first rack 30 drives the first rotating shaft 29 to rotate, thereby rotating the nozzle 12. The moving mechanism can move the nozzle 12 in the horizontal direction.

[0033] In a further optimized design, a support plate 33 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 27, and a T-slot is provided on the support plate 33. A T-block 34 is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 28, and the T-block 34 is slidably connected in the T-slot. The moving mechanism includes a fourth motor 35, which is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate 28. A second rack 37 is fixedly connected to the support plate 33. A second gear 36 is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor 35. The second gear 36 meshes with the second rack 37. The fourth motor 35 is electrically connected to the controller 13.

[0034] When the nozzle 12 needs to be adjusted horizontally, the fourth motor 35 is started. The fourth motor 35 drives the second gear 36 to rotate. The second gear 36 rotates on the second rack 37, thereby causing the U-shaped plate 28 to slide on the support plate 33, which in turn allows the position of the nozzle 12 to be adjusted.

[0035] The design is further optimized by providing a water leakage hole on the base 1 and a water collection chamber 38 inside the base 1. The water collection chamber 38 is connected to a drain pipe 39, and a valve is installed on the drain pipe 39. A flexible hose 40 is connected to the nozzle 12. A rigid pipe 41 is installed on the base 1 and is connected to a water source. The flexible hose 40 is connected to the rigid pipe 41.

[0036] The drain hole and water collection chamber 38 can collect the water sprayed from the nozzle 12, the drain pipe 39 can drain the water after use, and the hose facilitates the raising and lowering of the nozzle 12.

[0037] The scheme is further optimized so that the baffle 4 is rotatably connected to the enclosure 2, and several sleeves 42 are fixedly connected to the enclosure 2. A second rotating shaft 43 is rotatably connected inside the sleeves 42. A fifth motor is fixedly connected to the enclosure 2, and the drive shaft of the fifth motor is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 43.

[0038] The second rotating shaft 43 can rotate through the cooperation of the second rotating shaft 43 and the sleeve 42, and the fifth motor (not shown in the figure) drives the second rotating shaft 43 to rotate.

[0039] The design is further optimized by fixing several legs 44 to the bottom surface of the base 1, detachably connecting the side panel 2 and the base 1 with screw 2, and detachably connecting the top cover 5 and the side panel 2 with screw 3.

[0040] Before using this device, connect the outer shell 14 and the side cover 15 together. Install the horizontal mesh plate 16 and the vertical mesh plate 17, and add planting substrate into the interior. Also add planting substrate to the lower part of the planting box 7, enough to cover the cylinder 19. Place the wheat seeds into the soil, install the surrounding plate 2 and the top cover 5, and close the baffle 4 to prevent light from entering. In the early stages of wheat growth, the roots spread outwards. The vertical mesh plate 17 facilitates observation of the wheat root expansion. When observing the roots on one side of the vertical mesh plate 17, the top cover 5 needs to be removed. As the wheat grows, when it enters the jointing stage, the wheat roots will grow rapidly downwards. The side window 20 makes it easy to observe the downward growth of the wheat roots. The sponge (not shown in the figure) on the side window 20 can reduce the entry of light. At the same time, the sponge (not shown in the figure) is breathable and water can also be sprayed on the sponge (not shown in the figure). When observing the side of the planting box 7, the baffle 4 can be opened and the observation port 3 can be used for observation. When the wheat roots grow downwards, the cylinder 19 can make the wheat roots grow in all directions, avoiding the wheat roots being difficult to observe in the middle. When it is necessary to completely remove the wheat root system, remove the enclosure 2, top cover 5 and side cover 15, turn on the nozzle 12 to spray water into the outer shell 14 to clean the planting substrate. During the cleaning process, the position of the nozzle 12 can be adjusted as needed until the wheat root system is completely removed. The horizontal mesh plate 16 and the vertical mesh plate 17 can be made of plastic. After the wheat root system is completely removed, the horizontal mesh plate 16 and the vertical mesh plate 17 can be gradually broken up with needle-nose pliers to facilitate the removal of the complete root system.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this invention, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.

[0042] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems, characterized in that, include: A base (1) is detachably connected to a number of surrounding plates (2), an observation port (3) is provided on the surrounding plates (2), a baffle (4) is provided on the observation port (3), a top cover (5) is detachably connected to the surrounding plates (2), a number of through holes are provided on the top cover (5), and a funnel (6) is fixedly connected in the through holes. The planting assembly includes several planting boxes (7), the top of the planting box (7) is open, the planting box (7) is made of transparent material, the planting box (7) is fixedly connected to the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism is set on the base (1); A flushing assembly includes an upright guide groove (8) which is fixedly connected to a fixed block (9). A slider (10) is slidably disposed in the upright guide groove (8). A first motor (11) is disposed in the base (1). The first motor (11) is connected to the slider (10) in a transmission connection. An adjustment mechanism is disposed on the slider (10). A nozzle (12) is mounted on the adjustment mechanism. The nozzle (12) is connected to a water source. The controller (13) is fixedly connected to the base (1), and the rotating mechanism, the first motor (11) and the adjusting mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller (13).

2. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 1, characterized in that: The planting box (7) includes an outer shell (14), a side cover (15) is detachably connected to the outer shell (14), a horizontal mesh plate (16) and a vertical mesh plate (17) are detachably connected inside the outer shell (14), a side window (20) is opened on the outer shell (14), the side window (20) is filled with sponge, a rod (18) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface inside the outer shell (14), a cylinder (19) is inserted into the rod (18), and the cylinder (19) is located below the side window (20).

3. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer shell (14) has several threaded holes, and the side cover (15) has several through holes. A screw is inserted into the through hole and threaded into the threaded hole. Two vertical slots (21) and two horizontal slots (22) are fixedly connected inside the outer shell (14). The vertical mesh plate (17) is inserted into the two vertical slots (21), and the horizontal mesh plate (16) is inserted into the two horizontal slots (22).

4. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes a rotating seat (23), the outer shell (14) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (23), a first groove is provided on the base (1), a second motor (24) is fixedly connected in the first groove, an annular plate (25) is fixedly connected on the base (1), the annular plate (25) is rotatably connected to the rotating seat (23) through a bearing, the drive shaft of the second motor (24) is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (23), and the second motor (24) is electrically connected to the controller (13).

5. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 1, characterized in that: A threaded rod (26) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the first motor (11). A threaded hole II is provided on the slider (10). The threaded rod (26) is threadedly connected in the threaded hole II. A through hole II is provided on the fixing block (9). The threaded rod (26) passes through the through hole II.

6. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (10) is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate (27) on both sides. The adjustment mechanism includes a U-shaped plate (28). A first rotating shaft (29) is rotatably connected to the U-shaped plate (28). The nozzle (12) is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft (29). A first rack (30) is fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft (29). A third motor (31) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (28). A first gear (32) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the third motor (31). The first gear (32) meshes with the first rack (30). The third motor (31) is electrically connected to the controller (13). The U-shaped plate (28) is slidably disposed on the first connecting plate (27). A moving mechanism is provided between the U-shaped plate (28) and the first connecting plate (27).

7. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 6, characterized in that: A support plate (33) is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate (27). A T-slot is provided on the support plate (33). A T-block (34) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (28). The T-block (34) is slidably connected in the T-slot. The moving mechanism includes a fourth motor (35). The fourth motor (35) is fixedly connected to the U-shaped plate (28). A second rack (37) is fixedly connected to the support plate (33). A second gear (36) is fixedly connected to the drive shaft of the fourth motor (35). The second gear (36) meshes with the second rack (37). The fourth motor (35) is electrically connected to the controller (13).

8. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base (1) has a water leakage hole and a water collection chamber (38) inside the base (1). The water collection chamber (38) is connected to a drain pipe (39). A valve is installed on the drain pipe (39). A hose (40) is connected to the nozzle (12). A rigid pipe (41) is passed through the base (1). The rigid pipe (41) is connected to the water source. The hose (40) is connected to the rigid pipe (41).

9. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 7, characterized in that: The baffle (4) is rotatably connected to the enclosure (2). Several sleeves (42) are fixedly connected to the enclosure (2). A second rotating shaft (43) is rotatably connected inside the sleeve (42). A fifth motor is fixedly connected to the enclosure (2). The drive shaft of the fifth motor is fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft (43).

10. The device for facilitating the study of wheat root systems according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base (1) has several legs (44) fixedly connected to its bottom surface. The enclosure (2) and the base (1) are detachably connected by two screws. The top cover (5) and the enclosure (2) are detachably connected by three screws.

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