Cucurbita pepo seed germination stage salt tolerance identification device

By designing a salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seeds during germination, and using a tray and adjustment components to control the concentration and depth of multiple salt solutions, combined with temperature regulation, the problem of low identification efficiency in existing technologies is solved, and efficient salt tolerance identification of pumpkin seeds under different salt concentration environments is achieved.

CN224267340UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26COASTAL AGRI RES INST HEBEI ACAD OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
COASTAL AGRI RES INST HEBEI ACAD OF AGRI & FORESTRY SCI
Filing Date
2025-07-11
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination are inefficient, lack comparative analysis of different salt concentrations, and cannot comprehensively assess the salt tolerance of seeds under varying salt concentrations.

Method used

A device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination was designed, comprising a tray, a flat plate, and an adjustment component. The circular hole design ensures full contact between the seeds and the solution, while the temperature sensor and air outlet system maintain a constant temperature, enabling precise control of the concentration and depth of multiple salt solutions.

Benefits of technology

This study enabled simultaneous comparative experiments on multiple groups of pumpkin seeds under different salt concentrations and immersion depths, providing a stable germination environment and improving identification efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a device for identifying salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds, belonging to the technical field of seed salt tolerance identification equipment. The utility model includes an incubator, with a tray inside the incubator's cavity. A flat support plate is located inside the tray's cavity. A circular hole is formed at the top of the flat support plate, and adjustment components are provided on both sides of the flat support plate. By pulling out the tray, different concentrations of salt solution can be injected into the cavities of the three trays, enabling simultaneous comparative experiments with multiple groups. The circular hole design facilitates the placement of pumpkin seeds, and the salt solution enters through a drainage hole, ensuring full contact between the seeds and the solution. Pulling the sliding frame moves the locking plate out of the locking groove, allowing the flat support plate to be moved up and down to adjust the depth of seed immersion in the salt solution. After adjustment, the sliding frame is pushed back to fix the plate, achieving precise control of the seed immersion depth and providing convenience for studying the effects of different salt concentrations and immersion depths on seed germination.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of seed salt tolerance identification equipment, and in particular relates to a device for identifying salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds. Background Technology

[0002] Pumpkin, as a widely adaptable crop, occupies an important position in agricultural production. However, the increasingly serious problem of soil salinization has significantly affected the growth and yield of pumpkin. In the entire growth cycle of pumpkin, the seed germination period is the starting stage of its growth and also the period when it is most sensitive to salt stress. Therefore, accurately identifying the salt tolerance of pumpkin seeds during the germination period is of great significance for screening and breeding salt-tolerant pumpkin varieties and improving the planting adaptability of pumpkin in saline soil.

[0003] Currently, most methods for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination are relatively traditional and simple. They basically involve manually placing pumpkin seeds in a solution with a certain salt concentration and then observing and identifying the germination. This method can only observe seeds under a single salt concentration and lacks comparative analysis between different salt concentrations. It cannot comprehensively and systematically obtain the salt tolerance performance of seeds under different salt concentration environments.

[0004] To address these issues, we have developed a device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a device for identifying salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds. Through the combination of a tray, a flat plate, and an adjustment component, it solves the problem that the identification of salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds in the prior art usually involves manually placing pumpkin seeds in a solution of a certain salt concentration and then observing and identifying the germination status of the seeds, which results in low identification efficiency and poor identification effect.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0007] This utility model relates to a salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination, comprising an incubator, an inner cavity of which is provided with a tray, an inner cavity of which is provided with a flat support plate, a round hole at the top of the flat support plate, and adjustment components on both sides of the flat support plate. Air outlets are provided on both sides of the rear side of the incubator's inner cavity, and a heating plate is located on the rear side of the incubator's inner cavity between the air outlets. A temperature sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the rear side of the incubator's inner cavity. The adjustment components include a snap-fit ​​groove, which is formed on the inner wall of the tray. A snap-fit ​​plate is movably connected to the inner cavity of the snap-fit ​​groove, and a sliding frame is fixedly connected to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate. A limiting plate is movably connected to the inner cavity of the sliding frame, and the bottom of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the flat support plate.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that magnetic grooves are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the tray, and a magnetic block is fixedly connected to the top of the snap-fit ​​plate. The sliding frame is moved, and the sliding frame drives the snap-fit ​​plate to insert into the inner cavity of the snap-fit ​​groove on the inner wall of the tray. At the same time, the magnetic block on the top of the snap-fit ​​plate is inserted into the inner cavity of the magnetic groove on the inner wall of the tray. The limiting structure composed of the magnetic block and the magnetic groove can improve the connection stability between the snap-fit ​​plate and the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that an addition pipe is provided on one side of the front of the tray and a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of the tray. The addition pipe allows salt solution to be added into the inner cavity of the tray, and the drain pipe allows the salt solution to be discharged from the inner cavity of the tray, thereby achieving the purpose of controllable addition and discharge.

[0010] The present invention is further provided that a protective shell is fixedly connected to the surface of the incubator. The protective shell is made of heat insulation board. The protective shell can protect the surface of the incubator, and its heat insulation performance can reduce the rate of heat dissipation inside the incubator.

[0011] The present invention is further provided that the incubator has a door on the front, and a sealing strip is fixedly connected to the edge of the door surface. Closing the door can protect the inside of the incubator, and the sealing strip can improve the sealing performance of the door.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that guide grooves are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the incubator, and sliders are movably connected to the inner cavity of the guide grooves. One side of the slider is fixedly connected to the surface of the tray. The slider moves with the tray in the inner cavity of the guide groove. The arrangement of the guide groove and the slider enables the tray to move and can limit the range of movement of the tray.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that air receiving shells are fixedly connected to both sides of the back of the incubator, and a connecting pipe is provided on the back of the air receiving shell. The connecting pipe is connected to an external air supply pipe, and the air supply pipe injects cold air into the air receiving shell. Finally, the cold air is blown into the inner cavity of the incubator through the air outlet to reduce the temperature of the inner cavity of the incubator as required.

[0014] The present invention is further provided that a handle is fixedly connected to the top of the incubator, and a soft pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the handle. The incubator is moved more easily and effortlessly by lifting it with the handle, and the handle also has the function of protecting the hands.

[0015] The present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0016] 1. This utility model allows for the injection of salt solutions of different concentrations into the three tray cavities by pulling out the trays, enabling simultaneous comparative experiments with multiple groups of samples. The round hole design facilitates the placement of pumpkin seeds, and the salt solution enters through the drainage hole, ensuring full contact between the seeds and the solution. After pulling the sliding frame to move the locking plate out of the locking groove, the flat support plate can be moved up and down to adjust the depth of seed immersion in the salt solution. After adjustment, the sliding frame can be pushed back to fix it, achieving precise control of the seed immersion depth and providing convenience for studying the effects of different salt concentrations and immersion depths on seed germination.

[0017] 2. This utility model monitors the temperature inside the incubator in real time using a temperature sensor. When the temperature exceeds the set value, the connecting pipe connects to the external air supply pipe, and cold air is blown into the incubator through the air outlet to cool it down. When the temperature is lower than the set value, the electric heating plate is turned on to heat it to the set value. In this way, the constant temperature inside the incubator is maintained, providing a stable environmental condition for the salt tolerance identification of pumpkin seeds during the germination period. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a device for identifying salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a device for identifying salt tolerance during the germination period of pumpkin seeds.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the tray and the flat plate in a device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination.

[0022] Figure 4 A device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination. Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tray structure in a device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination.

[0024] Figure 6 A device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination. Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the incubator in the salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a device for identifying salt tolerance during pumpkin seed germination.

[0027] In the attached diagram: 1. Incubator; 2. Tray; 3. Flat support plate; 4. Round hole; 5. Adjustment component; 6. Air outlet; 7. Heating plate; 8. Temperature sensor; 501. Snap-fit ​​groove; 502. Snap-fit ​​plate; 503. Sliding frame; 504. Limiting plate; 9. Protective shell; 10. Door; 11. Air inlet shell. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Please see Figure 1-8 This utility model is a salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination, including an incubator 1. The inner cavity of the incubator 1 is provided with a tray 2, and the inner cavity of the tray 2 is provided with a flat support plate 3. The top of the flat support plate 3 has a round hole 4. Adjustment components 5 are provided on both sides of the flat support plate 3. Air outlets 6 are provided on both sides of the rear side of the inner cavity of the incubator 1. An electric heating plate 7 is provided on the rear side of the inner cavity of the incubator 1 and located between the air outlets 6. A temperature sensor 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the rear side of the inner cavity of the incubator 1. The adjustment components 5 include a snap-fit ​​groove 501, which is opened on the inner wall of the tray 2. The inner cavity of the snap-fit ​​groove 501 is movably connected to a snap-fit ​​plate 502. A sliding frame 503 is fixedly connected to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate 502. A limiting plate 504 is movably connected to the inner cavity of the sliding frame 503. The bottom of the limiting plate 504 is fixedly connected to the top of the flat support plate 3.

[0031] Specifically: Pull out tray 2, inject salt solutions of different concentrations into the inner cavities of the three trays 2, put pumpkin seeds into the inner cavity of the round hole 4, and let the salt solution enter the inner cavity of the round hole 4 through the drainage hole at the bottom of the round hole 4. After adjusting the depth of the seeds in the salt solution by moving the flat plate 3 up and down, move the sliding frame 503. The sliding frame 503 drives the snap plate 502 to insert into the snap groove 501 on the inner wall of the tray 2 to fix the flat plate 3 after the position is adjusted. The constant temperature inside the incubator 1 is maintained by the heating plate 7 and the air outlet 6.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] Please see Figure 1-8Based on Embodiment 1, magnetic grooves are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of tray 2, a magnetic block is fixedly connected to the top of the snap-fit ​​plate 502, an adding tube is provided on one side of the front of tray 2, a drain pipe is provided at the bottom of tray 2, a protective shell 9 is fixedly connected to the surface of incubator 1, the protective shell 9 is made of heat insulation board, a door 10 is provided on the front of incubator 1, a sealing strip is fixedly connected to the edge of the surface of door 10, guide grooves are provided on both sides of the inner cavity of incubator 1, a slider is movably connected to the inner cavity of the guide groove, one side of the slider is fixedly connected to the surface of tray 2, an air receiving shell 11 is fixedly connected to both sides of the back of incubator 1, a connecting pipe is provided on the back of the air receiving shell 11, a handle is fixedly connected to the top of incubator 1, and a soft pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the handle.

[0034] Specifically: The sliding frame 503 moves, causing the snap-fit ​​plate 502 to insert into the inner cavity of the snap-fit ​​groove 501 on the inner wall of the tray 2. Simultaneously, the magnetic block on top of the snap-fit ​​plate 502 inserts into the inner cavity of the magnetic groove on the inner wall of the tray 2. The limiting structure formed by the magnetic block and the magnetic groove improves the connection stability between the snap-fit ​​plate 502 and the snap-fit ​​groove 501. Salt solution can be added to the inner cavity of the tray 2 through the adding tube, and the salt solution can be discharged from the inner cavity of the tray 2 through the draining tube, achieving controllable addition and discharge. The protective shell 9 protects the surface of the incubator 1, and its heat insulation performance reduces the risk of damage to the incubator. The internal heat dissipation speed is improved. Closing the door 10 can protect the inside of the incubator 1, and the sealing strip can improve the sealing performance of the door 10. The slider moves with the tray 2 in the inner cavity of the guide groove. The setting of the guide groove and the slider enables the tray 2 to move and can limit the range of movement of the tray 2. The connecting pipe is connected to the external air supply pipe. The air supply pipe injects cold air into the air receiving shell 11. The cold air is finally blown into the inner cavity of the incubator 1 through the air outlet 6 to reduce the temperature of the inner cavity of the incubator 1 as required. The incubator 1 is more labor-saving and convenient to move by lifting it with the handle, and the handle has a hand protection function.

[0035] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Pull out tray 2, inject salt solutions of different concentrations into the inner cavities of the three trays 2, place pumpkin seeds into the inner cavity of the round hole 4, and allow the salt solution to enter the inner cavity of the round hole 4 through the drainage hole at the bottom of the round hole 4. Pull out the sliding frame 503, causing the locking plate 502 on one side of the sliding frame 503 to move out of the inner cavity of the locking groove 501. After adjusting the depth of the seeds in the salt solution by moving the flat tray 3 up and down, push the sliding frame 503 back in, causing the locking plate 502 to insert into the locking groove 501 on the inner wall of the tray 2, thus adjusting the position of the flat tray 3. The tray 3 is fixed in place, the tray 2 is pushed into the inner cavity of the incubator 1, and the door 10 is closed. The temperature sensor 8 monitors the temperature of the inner cavity of the incubator 1 in real time. When the temperature exceeds the set value, the connecting pipe is connected to the external air supply pipe, and the air supply pipe injects cold air into the air receiving shell 11. The cold air is finally blown into the inner cavity of the incubator 1 through the air outlet 6 to reduce the temperature of the inner cavity of the incubator 1. When the temperature is lower than the set value, the heating plate 7 is turned on. The heating plate 7 is powered on and generates heat to heat the inner cavity of the incubator 1 to the set value, thereby maintaining a constant temperature in the inner cavity of the incubator 1.

[0036] The preferred embodiments of the present utility model disclosed above are only used to help illustrate the present utility model. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present utility model to the specific implementation methods described. The present specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principle and practical application of the present utility model, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for identifying salt tolerance of pumpkin seeds during germination, comprising a culture box (1), characterized in that: The incubator (1) has a tray (2) in its inner cavity, and a flat support plate (3) in its inner cavity. The top of the flat support plate (3) has a round hole (4). Adjustment components (5) are provided on both sides of the flat support plate (3). Air outlets (6) are provided on both sides of the rear side of the incubator (1). A heating plate (7) is provided on the rear side of the incubator (1) and between the air outlets (6). A temperature sensor (8) is fixedly connected to the top of the rear side of the incubator (1). The adjustment component (5) includes a snap-fit ​​groove (501) which is formed on the inner wall of the tray (2). A snap-fit ​​plate (502) is movably connected to the inner cavity of the snap-fit ​​groove (501). A sliding frame (503) is fixedly connected to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate (502). A limiting plate (504) is movably connected to the inner cavity of the sliding frame (503). The bottom of the limiting plate (504) is fixedly connected to the top of the flat support plate (3).

2. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the tray (2) is provided with magnetic grooves on both sides, and the top of the snap-fit ​​plate (502) is fixedly connected with a magnetic block.

3. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: An addition tube is provided on one side of the front of the tray (2), and a drain tube is provided at the bottom of the tray (2).

4. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the incubator (1) is fixedly connected to a protective shell (9), which is made of heat insulation board.

5. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: The incubator (1) has a door (10) on its front side, and a sealing strip is fixedly connected to the edge of the door (10).

6. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: The incubator (1) has guide grooves on both sides of its inner cavity. A slider is movably connected to the inner cavity of the guide groove, and one side of the slider is fixedly connected to the surface of the tray (2).

7. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the back of the incubator (1) are fixedly connected to air receiving shells (11), and a connecting pipe is provided on the back of the air receiving shells (11).

8. The salt tolerance identification device for pumpkin seed germination period according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the incubator (1) is fixedly connected to a handle, and the bottom of the handle is fixedly connected to a soft pad.