Cup type hydroponic seedling root system observation device for crop planting
By using a root observation device with a transparent cup and mesh in hydroponic crop seedling cultivation, combined with light strips and a thermometer, the problem of difficulty in observing the root system on the cultivation rack was solved. This enabled real-time monitoring of root growth and precise replenishment of nutrients, promoting the healthy growth of crops.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DALIAN WOBARA TECH DEV CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing hydroponic seedling cultivation methods for crops make it difficult to directly observe the root system due to the overall cultivation rack, leading to the rapid spread of diseases and affecting the healthy growth of seedlings.
The root observation device, consisting of a transparent cup and mesh, combined with a light strip, thermometer, and water outlet pipe, enables real-time monitoring of the root system and precise replenishment of nutrients.
It enables real-time monitoring of root growth, timely detection of problems and adjustment of the environment, promoting healthy crop growth and improving seedling efficiency and quality.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to seedling root observation device technical field, especially cup type water seedling root observation device for crop planting. BACKGROUND
[0002] Crop planting refers to through a series of agricultural technology measures, crop seeds or seedlings are sowed, transplanted to land or other cultivation medium, and through management make its growth, development, reproduction, finally harvest its economic value part's process, it is the core link of agricultural production, also is the main way that human obtains grain, economic crops and other agricultural products, and the water seedling of crop planting is advanced soilless culture technology, it is directly immersed in the water culture solution rich in nutrition through the seedling root of crop and is cultivated, and is not planted in the soil, and the application prospect in modern agriculture is very broad.
[0003] Meanwhile, the existing water seedling of crop is usually cultivated in whole by the cultivation frame, since the whole cultivation work of cultivation frame is difficult to directly observe the root system, it is not conducive to timely finding the root system growth problem, so that the disease can spread rapidly to cause the seedling death, and the healthy growth of seedling is affected. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0004] In order to overcome the existing water seedling of crop, since the whole cultivation work of cultivation frame is difficult to directly observe the root system, it is not conducive to timely finding the root system growth problem, so that the disease can spread rapidly to cause the seedling death, and the healthy growth of seedling is affected, the utility model provides cup type water seedling root observation device for crop planting.
[0005] Technical scheme is as follows: cup type water seedling root observation device for crop planting, including transparent cup body and netting, the inside of transparent cup body is close to the cup mouth and is embedded with netting for placing seed to cultivate, still including steel ring, fixed plate, lamp strip, thermometer, water outlet pipe and support plate, the outside of transparent cup body is equipped with steel ring, and the netting is fixed by winding through steel ring and transparent cup body.
[0006] Further, the outer end of transparent cup body is installed with fixed plate, the inner wall of fixed plate is equipped with two groups of lamp strips, and fixed plate and transparent cup body are attached.
[0007] Further, the outer wall of fixed plate is fixed with thermometer, the outer end of thermometer is equipped with connecting cable, connecting cable extends to the inside through transparent cup body, and the one end of connecting cable is fixed with detection head in the inside of transparent cup body.
[0008] Further, the lower end of fixed plate is installed with transmission cable, and transmission cable is connected with thermometer through fixed plate.
[0009] Further, the end of the transmission cable away from the fixed plate is provided with a connector, and the transmission cable is electrically connected with the thermometer and the lamp strip.
[0010] Further, the outer wall of the transparent cup body is provided with a water outlet pipe at the lower end, the water outlet pipe is in communication with the transparent cup body, and the outer wall of the water outlet pipe is sleeved with a connecting ring.
[0011] Further, one end of the connecting ring is provided with a sealing plug, and the sealing plug is buckled and sealed with the water outlet pipe.
[0012] Further, the lower end of the transparent cup body is circumferentially fixed with a support plate, and the lower end of the support plate is paved with a non-slip pad.
[0013] Beneficial effects are: the utility model discloses a transparent cup body as a water container, installs gauze as the placement platform of crop seed in the transparent cup body, monitors and observes the growth condition of crop root system at any time, so that the grower can better understand the growth state of crop, helps the grower to find the possible problem in the growth process of root system in time, adjusts the placement position of seed or improves the water culture environment in time, and simultaneously accurately observes and records the germination condition of seed, can provide scientific basis for subsequent planting plan, in combination with the observation of the absorption condition of root system to nutrient substance, can supplement corresponding nutrient substance in view of the fact, makes the root system better absorb and utilize nutrient, and promotes the healthy growth of crop. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the cup type water culture seedling root observation device for crop planting of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the gauze of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the support plate of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the fixed plate of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic view of the water outlet pipe of the utility model.
[0019] In the drawing mark, 1, transparent cup body, 2, gauze, 3, steel ring, 4, fixed plate, 5, lamp strip, 6, thermometer, 7, detection head, 8, transmission cable, 9, connector, 10, water outlet pipe, 11, connecting ring, 12, sealing plug, 13, support plate, 14, non-slip pad. SPECIFIC EMBODIMENT
[0020] The utility model is specifically introduced in combination with the drawings and specific embodiment.
[0021] Seeds are the foundation of crop cultivation, and their quality directly affects crop yield and quality. High-quality seeds should have plump kernels, a high germination rate, and good resistance to pests and diseases. Before sowing, seeds need to be treated, such as sun-drying, soaking, and seed dressing. Sun-drying improves seed vigor, soaking allows seeds to absorb water and swell, shortening germination time, while seed dressing adds nutrients or pesticides, enhancing seed resistance.
[0022] Sowing is a crucial step in crop cultivation, and there are several sowing methods, such as broadcasting, row sowing, and spot sowing. Broadcasting involves scattering seeds evenly on the soil surface, suitable for small seeds or large-scale planting. Row sowing involves planting seeds in furrows at a specific row spacing, which promotes seed germination and seedling growth, and facilitates field management and mechanized operations. Spot sowing involves planting seeds in holes at specific plant and row spacing, suitable for large seeds or crops requiring sparse planting. The timing of sowing is also important; different crops have different suitable sowing periods, generally determined based on local climate conditions and crop growth characteristics. The sowing rate needs to be calculated based on factors such as seed germination rate, thousand-seed weight, and planting density to ensure a sufficient number of seedlings in the field.
[0023] Crops require sufficient nutrients during their growth process. Besides the nutrients provided by the soil itself, they also need to be supplemented through fertilization. Types of fertilizers include organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers. Organic fertilizers, such as manure and compost, are rich in organic matter and various nutrients, improving soil structure and increasing soil fertility. Chemical fertilizers, on the other hand, are characterized by high nutrient content and rapid effect, meeting the nutrient needs of crops at different growth stages. Fertilization methods include base fertilizer, seed fertilizer, and topdressing. Base fertilizer is applied to the soil before sowing, providing basic nutrients for the entire growth cycle of crops. Seed fertilizer is applied near the seeds at sowing time, promoting seed germination and seedling growth. Topdressing is applied during the crop's growth process according to its growth status and nutrient requirements, meeting the crop's nutrient needs at key growth stages.
[0024] Irrigation and drainage are also important aspects of crop cultivation. Crops need an appropriate amount of water for their growth, and insufficient water can cause poor growth or even death, while excessive water can make the soil less aerated, affecting the respiration of crop roots, and even causing diseases. Therefore, irrigation and drainage should be reasonably arranged according to the water requirements of crops and local climate conditions. The methods of irrigation include surface irrigation, sprinkling irrigation, and drip irrigation. Surface irrigation is a traditional method of irrigation, which involves introducing water into the field through channels and allowing it to flow on the ground to infiltrate the soil. Sprinkling irrigation uses sprinklers to spray water on crops, which can provide uniform water supply and achieve good water-saving effects. Drip irrigation drips water into the soil around the roots of crops through drippers, which can accurately control the water supply and achieve the best water-saving effect. Drainage mainly involves constructing drainage ditches and other facilities to remove excess water from the field to prevent waterlogging.
[0025] Crops are also threatened by diseases and pests during their growth, and the prevention and control of diseases and pests is an important task in crop cultivation. The prevention and control of diseases and pests should follow the principle of "prevention first, comprehensive prevention and control", and adopt the method of combining agricultural prevention and control, physical prevention and control, biological prevention and control, and chemical prevention and control. Agricultural prevention and control mainly changes the living environment of diseases and pests through reasonable crop rotation, intercropping, and interplanting, etc., to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests; physical prevention and control uses physical methods such as light trapping and yellow plate trapping to control pests; biological prevention and control uses the mutual relationship between organisms, such as releasing natural enemy insects and using microbial pesticides, to control diseases and pests; chemical prevention and control uses chemical pesticides to control diseases and pests, but attention should be paid to the rational use of pesticides to avoid pollution of the environment and harm to crops.
[0026] Crop cultivation also includes field management, which includes intertillage and weeding, spacing and fixing seedlings, and pruning and pruning. Intertillage and weeding can loosen the soil, reduce competition between weeds and crops, and promote the growth of crops; spacing and fixing seedlings remove excess seedlings to ensure sufficient seedling number and reasonable plant spacing according to the growth conditions and planting density requirements of crops; pruning and pruning can adjust the growth of crops, concentrate nutrients to the main fruits or ears, and improve the yield and quality of crops.
[0027] Water cultivation of crop seedlings is a modern agricultural seedling cultivation technology, which uses a water culture system to provide nutrients and growth environment for crop seedlings, instead of traditional soil cultivation. The core of water cultivation is to precisely control the composition, concentration, pH, and temperature of the nutrient solution to meet the needs of crop seedlings for nutrients, water, and oxygen in the early growth stage, so as to realize efficient, rapid, and healthy seedling cultivation.
[0028] In hydroponic seedling culture, seeds are usually placed in specially designed seedling containers or substrates that can fix the position of the seeds while allowing the root system to have full contact with the nutrient solution. Nutrient solution is the key to hydroponic seedling culture, which contains all the mineral elements required for crop seedling growth, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and other macroelements, as well as iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum, and other trace elements. The concentration and proportion of these nutrients are carefully adjusted according to the type and growth stage of the crop to ensure that the seedlings can obtain a balanced nutrient supply.
[0029] The design of the hydroponic seedling culture system is also very critical, as it needs to ensure that the nutrient solution can circulate and flow, so that it can provide sufficient oxygen to the root system and make the composition of the nutrient solution more uniform. Some hydroponic systems are equipped with automatic control systems that can monitor the temperature, pH, conductivity, and other parameters of the nutrient solution in real time and automatically adjust them according to the preset parameters to ensure that the nutrient solution is always in the best state. This automated management method greatly reduces the complexity of manual operation, improves the efficiency and quality of seedling culture, and is a modern and efficient way of seedling culture for crop planting. It has a broad application prospect in modern agricultural production, especially for the seedling culture of economic crops such as vegetables and flowers. With the continuous progress of technology and the reduction of costs, hydroponic seedling culture is expected to be popularized and applied in more agricultural production fields.
[0030] As shown in Figures 1-5 , the cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop planting includes a transparent cup body 1 and a mesh 2; the mesh 2 for placing seeds for cultivation is embedded near the cup opening inside the transparent cup body 1; it also includes a steel ring 3, a fixed plate 4, a light bar 5, a thermometer 6, a water outlet pipe 10, and a support plate 13; the outer side of the transparent cup body 1 is provided with a steel ring 3, and the mesh 2 is fixed by winding the steel ring 3 and the transparent cup body 1, and the outer end of the transparent cup body 1 is installed with a fixed plate 4, and the inner wall of the fixed plate 4 is provided with two groups of light bars 5, and the fixed plate 4 is arranged in combination with the transparent cup body 1.
[0031] Please refer to Figures 2-4 , the outer wall of the fixed plate 4 is fixed with a thermometer 6, the outer end of the thermometer 6 is provided with a connection cable, the connection cable extends to the inside through the transparent cup body 1, one end of the connection cable is located inside the transparent cup body 1 and is fixed with a detection head 7, the lower end of the fixed plate 4 is installed with a transmission cable 8, the transmission cable 8 is connected with the thermometer 6 through the fixed plate 4, and the end of the transmission cable 8 away from the fixed plate 4 is installed with a butt joint 9, and the transmission cable 8 is electrically connected with the thermometer 6 and the light bar 5.
[0032] Please refer to Figures 3-5The lower end of the outer wall of the transparent cup body 1 is provided with a water outlet pipe 10, the water outlet pipe 10 is arranged in communication with the transparent cup body 1, the outer wall of the water outlet pipe 10 is sleeved with a connecting ring 11, one end of the connecting ring 11 is provided with a sealing plug 12, the sealing plug 12 is sealed with the water outlet pipe 10, the lower end of the transparent cup body 1 is circumferentially fixed with a support plate 13, and the lower end of the support plate 13 is paved with a non-slip pad 14.
[0033] When the crops need to be cultivated and planted, the screen gauze 2 is inserted into the transparent cup body 1 in priority, the position of the screen gauze 2 in the transparent cup body 1 is adjusted, after the screen gauze 2 is preliminarily installed in the transparent cup body 1, the steel ring 3 is wound outside the screen gauze 2, so that the screen gauze 2 is fixedly wound with the transparent cup body 1, the screen gauze 2 is sleeved with the cup opening as a placing platform of crop seeds, when the crops need to be planted, the seeds are placed on the screen gauze 2 platform, water or nutrient solution is added into the transparent cup body 1 to the screen gauze 2 platform, so that the seeds can just contact the horizontal plane, but are not submerged, after the seeds germinate and sprout, suitable nutrient solution can be added into the transparent cup body 1 for further cultivation, the transparent cup body 1 is used as a water container, the growth of the crop roots can be monitored and observed at any time, so that the grower can better understand the growth state of the crops, the grower can timely find the possible problems in the growth of the roots, and timely adjusts the placing position of the seeds or improves the water culture environment, when the crop roots are accurately observed, the light bar 5 can be used for auxiliary lighting, the thermometer 6 is used for real-time monitoring of the absorption of the roots to the nutrient substances and the temperature change in the cup, corresponding nutrient substances are supplemented in pertinence, the roots can better absorb and utilize the nutrient substances, and the healthy growth of the crops is promoted, when the nutrient solution or liquid needs to be replaced, the sealing plug 12 at the outer end of the water outlet pipe 10 is opened to drain water, the crops do not need to be taken out for water replacement work, and the cultivation and observation of the crops are facilitated.
[0034] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A cup-type water culture seedling root observation device for crop cultivation, characterized in that, The utility model provides a transparent cup and gauze seedling raising device, which comprises a transparent cup (1) and gauze (2); the inside of the transparent cup (1) is embedded with gauze (2) for placing seeds for cultivation near the cup mouth; the utility model also comprises a steel ring (3), a fixed plate (4), a light bar (5), a thermometer (6), a water outlet pipe (10) and a support plate (13); the outside of the transparent cup (1) is provided with a steel ring (3), and the gauze (2) is fixed by winding the steel ring (3) and the transparent cup (1).
2. The cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop cultivation according to claim 1, characterized by, The outer end of the transparent cup (1) is provided with a fixed plate (4), the inner wall of the fixed plate (4) is provided with two groups of light bars (5), and the fixed plate (4) is arranged in close contact with the transparent cup (1).
3. The cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop cultivation according to claim 2, characterized by, The outer wall of the fixed plate (4) is fixedly provided with a thermometer (6), the outer end of the thermometer (6) is provided with a connecting cable, the connecting cable extends to the inside through the transparent cup (1), and one end of the connecting cable is fixedly provided with a detection head (7) in the inside of the transparent cup (1).
4. The cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop planting according to claim 3, characterized by, The lower end of the fixed plate (4) is provided with a transmission cable (8), and the transmission cable (8) is connected with the thermometer (6) through the fixed plate (4).
5. The hydroponic cup for crop cultivation and root observation device according to claim 4, characterized by, The end, away from the fixed plate (4), of the transmission cable (8) is provided with a butt joint (9), and the transmission cable (8) is electrically connected with the thermometer (6) and the light bar (5).
6. The cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop cultivation according to claim 1, characterized by The outer wall of the lower end of the transparent cup (1) is provided with a water outlet pipe (10), the water outlet pipe (10) is arranged in communication with the transparent cup (1), and the outer wall of the water outlet pipe (10) is provided with a connecting ring (11).
7. The hydroponic cup for crop cultivation and root observation device according to claim 6, characterized by, One end of the connecting ring (11) is provided with a sealing plug (12), and the sealing plug (12) is sealed by buckling the water outlet pipe (10).
8. The cup-type hydroponic seedling root observation device for crop planting according to claim 6, characterized by, The lower end of the transparent cup (1) is circumferentially fixedly provided with a support plate (13), and the lower end of the support plate (13) is paved with an antiskid pad (14).