Simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate

By designing a suitable germination device and utilizing compressed filter paper and a separator, the problem of improper water management in seed germination experiments was solved, improving detection efficiency and accuracy, and making it particularly suitable for tiny seeds.

CN223515285UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-07QINGDAO GREENSUM ECOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422933232.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-11-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

In existing seed germination experiments, improper water management in the germination bed leads to seed rot or drying out, and the counting of tiny seeds is difficult, resulting in low efficiency and large errors.

Method used

Design a germination device that uses compressed filter paper that is compatible with the germination box, and features annular protrusions and a dividing net. It combines water tank for water management, and the dividing net is used for seed quantity detection and root separation.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible and controllable water management, preventing seeds from rotting or drying out, and improves the efficiency and accuracy of seed germination rate detection, making it particularly suitable for the statistical analysis of tiny seeds.

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Abstract

The simple germination device comprises a germination box and compressed filter paper placed in the germination box, a plurality of annular protrusions are arranged on the inner bottom face of the germination box, the protrusions are not connected, the compressed filter paper comprises a water absorption face and a water holding face, a separation net is placed on the water holding face, and the water absorption face is connected with the separation net. A groove is formed in the water absorption face in the direction towards the water holding face, and the protrusion can be matched with the groove. According to the seed germination bed, moisture management is more flexible and controllable, the grooves in the water absorption surface ensure that the ventilation condition of the seed germination bed is good, and the problem that seeds are rotted or dried up due to improper moisture during germination can be effectively avoided. The arrangement of the separation net can help detection personnel to quickly and visually measure the number of the seeds, the grids can serve as reference points for observing the root length, root system winding between the seeds can also be avoided, and therefore the efficiency and accuracy of germination rate measurement are improved. The device is suitable for determining the germination rate of various types of seeds, and is particularly suitable for seeds with small sizes and high statistical difficulty.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of seed germination rate detection, and specifically relates to a simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate. BACKGROUND

[0002] Seed germination test is an important method for verifying seed germination rate and field emergence rate, and the determination procedure includes sample extraction, pretreatment, seed placement, management, observation, evaluation, recording and the like. Laboratory germination rate detection usually selects a culture dish as a germination box and uses conventional filter paper as a germination bed. However, various problems often occur in the operation process, for example, the germination bed is too dry or too wet in the management process, leading to seed or seedling rotting, drying or the like, or the volume of the seed is small, and the efficiency is low when the seed is placed and the number of germinated seeds is counted, and errors are prone to occur. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model discloses a simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate, and the germination box is matched with the compressed filter paper, water management is more flexible and controllable, and the separation net can effectively improve the efficiency of germination rate detection.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the technical scheme that a simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate, including germination box and the compressed filter paper of placing in the germination box, the inside bottom surface of germination box is provided with annular multiple protrusions, and the protrusions are not connected, the compressed filter paper includes water absorption surface and water holding surface, the water holding surface is placed with separation net, the water absorption surface is provided with recess in the direction of water holding surface, and the protrusion can be matched with the recess.

[0005] In some embodiments of the utility model, the separation net is composed of multiple grid frames, the size of the separation net is smaller than the size of the water holding surface, the height of the grid frame does not need to be too high, and the height is enough to separate the adjacent seed root systems, so as to avoid the entanglement of the root systems.

[0006] In some embodiments of the utility model, the germination box includes a disc-shaped box body and a box cover matched with the mouth of the box body.

[0007] In some embodiments of the utility model, the multiple protrusions form a circular track, and a water tank is formed on the inner bottom surface of the box body.

[0008] In some embodiments of the utility model, the compressed filter paper is columnar, and is in an expanded state after water absorption.

[0009] In some embodiments of the utility model, the transverse size of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state is not greater than the inner diameter size of the box body, and the vertical size of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state is not greater than 1 / 2 of the depth size of the box body.

[0010] In some embodiments of the utility model, the height of the protrusion is not greater than the depth of the groove of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state.

[0011] In some embodiments of the utility model, the material of the germination box is transparent.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages and positive effects that:

[0013] The combination design of the water absorption surface and the water holding surface of the compressed filter paper is matched with the water tank of the germination box, so that the water management is more flexible and controllable, and the groove of the water absorption surface ensures that the ventilation condition of the seed germination bed is good, which can effectively avoid the problem of seed rotting or drying due to improper water content;

[0014] The setting of the separation net can help the detection personnel to quickly visually check the seed particle quantity, facilitate counting, and also avoid the root system entanglement between the seed particles, and at the same time, the grid can be used as a reference point for observing the root length, so as to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the germination rate determination. The device is suitable for germination rate determination of various types of seeds, and is especially suitable for seeds with small volume and difficult to count. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description, and obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor.

[0016] Fig. 1 It is a structure schematic view of the germination box in the utility model;

[0017] Fig. 2 It is a structure schematic view of the top surface of the filter paper in the utility model;

[0018] Fig. 3 It is a structure schematic view of the bottom surface of the filter paper in the utility model;

[0019] Among them, 1, germination box;11, protrusion;12, box body;13, box cover;14, water tank;2, compressed filter paper;21, water absorption surface;22, water holding surface;23, groove;3, separation net;31, grid frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Next, the utility model will be specifically described through exemplary embodiments.

[0021] A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate, see Figs. 1 to 3, including sprouting box 1 and placed in the sprouting box 1 compressed filter paper 2, the inside bottom of the sprouting box 1 is provided with a plurality of annular protrusions 11, the protrusions 11 are not connected, the compressed filter paper 2 includes a water absorption surface 21 and a water holding surface 22, the water holding surface 22 is placed on the separation net 3, the water absorption surface 21 is provided with a groove 23 in the direction of the water holding surface 22, and the protrusions 11 can be matched with the grooves 23.

[0022] In some embodiments of the utility model, the separation net 3 is composed of a plurality of grid frames 31, different specifications of separation net 3 can be selected according to the germination rate determination requirement, the separation net 3 can be reused, the size of the separation net 3 is less than the size of the water holding surface, the height of the grid frame 31 does not need to be too high, enough interval adjacent seed root system is accurate, and root system winding is avoided.

[0023] In some embodiments of the utility model, the sprouting box 1 includes a disc-shaped box body 12 and a box cover 13 matched with the mouth of the box body 12.

[0024] In some embodiments of the utility model, the plurality of protrusions 11 form a circular track, a water tank 14 is formed on the inside bottom of the box body, water is injected into the water tank 14 along the inner wall of the box body 12, the water surface is kept below the water holding surface 22, and the compressed filter paper 2 can be kept wet for a period of time.

[0025] In some embodiments of the utility model, the compressed filter paper 2 is cylindrical and is in an expanded state after water absorption.

[0026] In some embodiments of the utility model, the transverse size of the compressed filter paper 2 in the expanded state is not greater than the inner diameter size of the box body 12, and the vertical size of the compressed filter paper 2 in the expanded state is not greater than 1 / 2 of the depth size of the box body 12.

[0027] In some embodiments of the utility model, the height of the protrusion 11 is not greater than the depth of the groove 23 of the compressed filter paper 2 in the expanded state.

[0028] In some embodiments of the utility model, the material of the sprouting box 1 is transparent.

[0029] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, and any modification, equivalent replacement and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate, characterized by: The sprouting box and the compressed filter paper placed in the sprouting box, the inside bottom of the sprouting box is provided with a plurality of annular protrusions, the protrusions are not connected, the compressed filter paper comprises a water absorption surface and a water holding surface, the water holding surface is provided with a separation net, the water absorption surface is provided with a groove in the direction of the water holding surface, and the protrusions are matched with the groove.

2. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The separation net is composed of a plurality of grid frames, and the size of the separation net is smaller than the size of the water holding surface.

3. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The sprouting box comprises a disc-shaped box body and a box cover matched with the mouth of the box body.

4. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protrusions form a circular track, and a water tank is formed on the inside bottom of the box body.

5. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The compressed filter paper is in an expanded state after absorbing water.

6. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The transverse size of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state is not greater than the inner diameter size of the box body, and the vertical size of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state is not greater than 1 / 2 of the depth size of the box body.

7. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The height of the protrusion is not greater than the depth of the groove of the compressed filter paper in the expanded state.

8. A simple germination device for detecting seed germination rate as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The material of the sprouting box is transparent.