A culture device for breeding salvia miltiorrhiza
By using nylon separators and granular cultivation troughs and drip irrigation components in the Salvia miltiorrhiza culture device, the problem of water accumulation in the Salvia miltiorrhiza root system was solved, achieving healthy root development and efficient water and fertilizer management, and reducing the risk of disease.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NORTHWEST A & F UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing Salvia miltiorrhiza culture devices cannot drain water from the roots in time, leading to root rot and affecting healthy development.
The cultivation trough design, featuring a nylon mesh partition and a raised pebble structure, combined with drip irrigation and drainage components, enables precise water and fertilizer management, prevents waterlogging, and ensures aeration.
It improves the health of Salvia miltiorrhiza roots, reduces the risk of disease, achieves efficient use and uniform supply of water and fertilizer, and enhances the management efficiency and stability of large-scale planting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of culture device technology, specifically to a culture device for the selection and breeding of Salvia miltiorrhiza. Background Technology
[0002] Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as red ginseng, purple ginseng, and red root, has a large, reddish-brown root, hence its nickname "red root." A member of the ginseng family, it is a highly valuable medicinal herb, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Due to its significant effects, traditional Chinese medicine has a saying: "One dose of Salvia miltiorrhiza is as effective as four other herbs." It is a highly effective traditional Chinese medicine today. However, the cultivation of Salvia miltiorrhiza requires the use of culture media.
[0003] For example, a seedling culture device for breeding superior new plant varieties, disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN218007308U, can be used for the breeding and cultivation of Salvia miltiorrhiza. This device includes a seedling water tank, a top connecting plate, and a greenhouse insulation cover. The top of the seedling water tank is fixedly connected to the top connecting plate, and the top of the top connecting plate is movably connected to the greenhouse insulation cover. A seedling frame is embedded in the middle of the top of the top connecting plate. Multiple matrix-distributed culture pots are fixed inside the seedling frame, and ventilation holes are opened on the surface of each culture pot. This invention, through the greenhouse insulation cover, connecting frame, and telescopic sleeve, facilitates good heat preservation, adapting to temperature differences in different regions and allowing for widespread application. Furthermore, by opening ventilation holes in the culture pots and setting up an upper air cavity, air circulation to the roots is ensured, reducing the risk of necrosis.
[0004] However, in actual use, when the above-mentioned device is used to select and cultivate Salvia miltiorrhiza in the culture pot, Salvia miltiorrhiza is "sensitive to waterlogging". The water irrigated to its roots cannot be drained in time, which can easily lead to root rot over a long period of time, affecting the healthy development of the root system and resulting in poor performance. Utility Model Content
[0005] Therefore, this utility model provides a culture device for the selection and breeding of Salvia miltiorrhiza to solve the problem of water accumulation in the roots of Salvia miltiorrhiza in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A culture device for the selection and breeding of Salvia miltiorrhiza includes a culture box, a support plate is fixedly provided inside the culture box, and a number of evenly distributed slots are opened on the top of the support plate, and a cultivation trough is engaged inside the slots.
[0008] The bottom of the support plate is equipped with a drainage component;
[0009] The top of the incubator is equipped with a drip irrigation system for watering the Salvia miltiorrhiza seedlings inside the cultivation trough;
[0010] The drainage assembly includes a wastewater collection frame located at the bottom of the incubator. Openings are provided on both sides of the bottom of the support plate. The top two ends of the wastewater collection frame are slidably engaged in the two openings. Two vertically distributed nylon partition nets are movably provided inside the cultivation trough. Several evenly distributed protrusions are fixed at the bottom of the cultivation trough to facilitate the isolation of the Salvia miltiorrhiza roots from water accumulation.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the cultivation trough is provided with a number of evenly distributed drainage holes, and the drainage holes and the number of protrusions are staggered. Limiting strips are fixed on both sides of the cultivation trough and the limiting strips are located on the top of the support plate. Transparent windows are embedded in both sides of the cultivation trough so that researchers can check the growth of the Salvia miltiorrhiza root system at any time.
[0012] Furthermore, the drip irrigation assembly includes a drip irrigation cylinder, which is located on the top of the incubator. A water outlet pipe is fixedly provided at the bottom of the drip irrigation cylinder, and the bottom end of the water outlet pipe penetrates through the top of the incubator. An electric valve is fixedly provided on the water outlet pipe, which is located on the top of the incubator to facilitate the control of the opening and closing of the drip irrigation.
[0013] Furthermore, a fixed frame is provided at the top of the incubator, the bottom end of the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame, and several evenly distributed L-shaped drainage pipes are fixedly provided at the bottom of the fixed frame. A fixed pipe is fixedly provided at the bottom of the L-shaped drainage pipes, and several drip irrigation holes are evenly distributed at the bottom of the fixed pipes. The fixed pipes are located at the top of the cultivation trough, which facilitates close contact with the cultivation trough and one-to-one drip irrigation of the Salvia miltiorrhiza.
[0014] Furthermore, two glass frames distributed front to back are fixed at the bottom of the fixed frame, and an LED light source module is fixed inside the glass frame. Ventilation openings are provided on both sides of the incubator, and a breathable mesh is fixed inside the ventilation opening. Two ventilation windows distributed front to back are connected to the outside of the ventilation opening by hinges, which facilitates ventilation inside the incubator and ensures a good ventilation environment for the breeding and cultivation of Salvia miltiorrhiza.
[0015] Furthermore, a control panel for controlling the operation of the electric valve and LED light source module is fixedly provided on one side of the bottom of the incubator, and casters are fixedly provided at the four corners of the bottom of the incubator to facilitate the movement of this utility model. The incubator is connected to a door by a hinge on the front side.
[0016] This utility model has the following advantages:
[0017] 1. This utility model uses a nylon partition net and several protruding particles to quickly guide excess water in the cultivation trough, preventing waterlogging and root rot, while ensuring good aeration at the bottom. Excess water will flow into the wastewater collection frame through the drainage holes for centralized collection, thereby optimizing the root environment and water management. This ensures that the top of the cultivation trough is conducive to seedling rooting and nutrient supply; the middle layer enhances aeration to prevent waterlogging and root rot, while buffering the seepage of the upper substrate; and the bottom quickly drains excess water through several protruding particles and drainage holes to avoid waterlogging. The three elements work together to improve the health of the Salvia miltiorrhiza root system, reduce the risk of disease, and achieve efficient use of water and fertilizer.
[0018] 2. This utility model controls the opening of an electric valve, allowing water from inside the drip irrigation cylinder to flow into a fixed frame through the outlet pipe, then be distributed to an L-shaped drain pipe and finally reach the fixed pipe. Finally, water is dripped one-to-one into the seedlings inside the cultivation trough through several drip irrigation holes, thus achieving precise water and fertilizer management, avoiding waste, ensuring uniform supply, directly dripping to the roots, reducing evaporation loss, ensuring efficient absorption of water and nutrients, reducing disease risk, preventing leaves from getting wet, and inhibiting the spread of fungal diseases. It also facilitates automated control, improving the management efficiency and stability of large-scale planting. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0020] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage component structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drip irrigation component structure of this utility model.
[0026] In the picture: 1. Incubator, 2. Drip irrigation assembly, 3. Support plate, 4. Cultivation trough, 5. Drainage assembly, 6. Ventilation window, 7. Breathable net, 8. Control panel, 9. Casters, 10. Box door, 11. Glass frame, 12. LED light source module, 13. Card slot, 14. Transparent window;
[0027] 21 Drip irrigation cylinder, 22 Water outlet pipe, 23 Electric valve, 24 Fixing frame, 25 L-shaped drain pipe, 26 Fixing pipe, 27 Drip irrigation hole, 51 Wastewater collection frame, 52 Nylon separator mesh, 53 Protruding particles, 54 Drain hole, 55 Limiting strip. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a culture device for the selection and breeding of Salvia miltiorrhiza, including a culture box 1. A support plate 3 is fixedly installed inside the culture box 1. Several evenly distributed slots 13 are opened on the top of the support plate 3. Cultivation troughs 4 are inserted into the slots 13. Two glass frames 11 distributed front and back are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed frame 24. An LED light source module 12 is fixedly installed inside the glass frame 11 to provide light for the selection and breeding environment of Salvia miltiorrhiza. A door 10 is connected to the front of the culture box 1 by a hinge to facilitate the movement of this utility model.
[0030] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the bottom of the support plate 3 is equipped with a drainage component 5 to facilitate the drainage of water accumulated inside the cultivation trough 4 and prevent root rot. The drainage component 5 includes a wastewater collection frame 51, which is located at the bottom of the incubator 1. Openings are provided on both sides of the bottom of the support plate 3. The top two ends of the wastewater collection frame 51 are slidably engaged in the two openings. Two vertically distributed nylon partition nets 52 are movably installed inside the cultivation trough 4. Several evenly distributed protrusions 53 are fixed at the bottom of the cultivation trough 4 to isolate the Salvia miltiorrhiza roots from water accumulation. Several evenly distributed drainage holes 54 are provided at the bottom of the cultivation trough 4, and the drainage holes 54 and the protrusions 53 are staggered. Limiting strips 55 are fixed on both sides of the cultivation trough 4 and are located on the top of the support plate 3. Transparent windows 14 are embedded on both sides of the cultivation trough 4 so that researchers can check the growth of the Salvia miltiorrhiza roots at any time through the transparent windows 14.
[0031] When cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza by setting up drainage component 5, firstly, remove one of the top nylon partition nets 52 from the cultivation trough 4 and press down the bottom nylon partition net 52 so that it contacts several protruding particles 53 at the bottom of the cultivation trough 4. Then, fill the top of the nylon partition net 52 with coarse-grained substrate, such as coarse sand, small gravel, ceramsite, or large-particle perlite. The main function is to quickly drain excess water, prevent waterlogging and root rot, and ensure good aeration at the bottom. Then, take another nylon partition net 52 and cover the top of the coarse-grained substrate, and fill the top of the nylon partition net 52 with a cultivation substrate suitable for Salvia miltiorrhiza growth, such as a mixture of peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, and humus in a certain proportion.
[0032] When watering the cultivation trough 4, excess water flows through the drainage hole 54 into the wastewater collection box 51 for centralized collection, thereby optimizing the root environment and water management. The top of the cultivation trough 4 ensures seedling rooting and nutrient supply; the middle layer enhances aeration, prevents water accumulation and root rot, and buffers the seepage of the upper substrate; the bottom quickly drains excess water through several protrusions 53 and drainage holes 54 to avoid waterlogging. The three work together to improve the health of the Salvia miltiorrhiza root system, reduce the risk of disease, and achieve efficient use of water and fertilizer.
[0033] like Figure 1-3 As shown in Figure 5, the top of the incubator 1 is equipped with a drip irrigation component 2 for watering the Salvia miltiorrhiza seedlings inside the cultivation trough 4, which is used to achieve precise drip irrigation. The drip irrigation component 2 includes a drip irrigation cylinder 21, which is located on the top of the incubator 1. A water outlet pipe 22 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the drip irrigation cylinder 21. The bottom end of the water outlet pipe 22 passes through the top of the incubator 1. An electric valve 23 is fixedly installed on the water outlet pipe 22. The electric valve 23 is located on the top of the incubator 1 to facilitate the control of the opening and closing of the drip irrigation. A fixed frame 24 is provided at the top inside the incubator 1. The bottom end of the water outlet pipe 22 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame 24. Several evenly distributed L-shaped drainage pipes 25 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed frame 24.
[0034] The bottom of the L-shaped drainage pipe 25 is fixed with a fixing pipe 26. The bottom of the fixing pipe 26 has several drip irrigation holes 27 evenly distributed front and back. The fixing pipe 26 is located on the top of the cultivation trough 4, which is convenient for close contact with the cultivation trough 4 and one-to-one drip irrigation of Salvia miltiorrhiza. The bottom of the fixing frame 24 is fixed with two glass frames 11 distributed front and back. The glass frames 11 are fixed with LED light source modules 12. The bottom of one side of the incubator 1 is fixed with a control panel 8 for controlling the operation of the electric valve 23 and the LED light source module 12. The four corners of the bottom of the incubator 1 are fixed with casters 9 to facilitate the movement of this utility model. The incubator 1 is also equipped with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a light intensity sensor to monitor the breeding environment inside the incubator 1 in real time.
[0035] By setting up the drip irrigation component 2, when it is necessary to water and fertilize the Salvia miltiorrhiza seedlings cultivated in the cultivation trough 4, water and fertilizer can be added into the drip irrigation cylinder 21. Then, the control panel 8 is operated to open the electric valve 23, so that the water source inside the drip irrigation cylinder 21 flows into the fixed frame 24 through the outlet pipe 22, and then flows to the L-shaped drainage pipe 25 to reach the fixed pipe 26. Finally, the seedlings in the cultivation trough 4 are drip-irrigated one-to-one through several drip irrigation holes 27, thereby achieving precise water and fertilizer management, avoiding water and fertilizer waste, ensuring uniform supply, dripping directly to the roots, reducing evaporation loss, ensuring efficient absorption of water and nutrients, reducing the risk of disease, avoiding wet leaves, and inhibiting the spread of fungal diseases. At the same time, it is easy to automate control and improve the management efficiency and stability of large-scale planting.
[0036] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.
Claims
1. A culture device for the selection and breeding of Salvia miltiorrhiza, comprising an incubator (1), characterized in that: The incubator (1) is fixedly provided with a support plate (3), and the top of the support plate (3) is provided with several evenly distributed slots (13), and the slots (13) are fitted with cultivation troughs (4). The bottom of the support plate (3) is provided with a drainage component (5); The top of the incubator (1) is equipped with a drip irrigation assembly (2) for watering the Salvia miltiorrhiza seedlings inside the cultivation trough (4); The drainage component (5) includes a wastewater collection frame (51), which is located at the bottom of the incubator (1). The support plate (3) has openings on both sides of its bottom. The top two ends of the wastewater collection frame (51) are slidably engaged in the two openings. The cultivation trough (4) has two vertically distributed nylon partition nets (52) inside. The bottom of the cultivation trough (4) has several evenly distributed protrusions (53) fixed inside.
2. The culture device for selecting and cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cultivation trough (4) is provided with several evenly distributed drainage holes (54), and the drainage holes (54) and several protrusions (53) are distributed alternately. The two side walls of the cultivation trough (4) are fixedly provided with limiting strips (55), and the limiting strips (55) are located on the top of the support plate (3). The two side walls of the cultivation trough (4) are inlaid with transparent windows (14).
3. The culture device for selecting and cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drip irrigation assembly (2) includes a drip irrigation cylinder (21), which is located on the top of the incubator (1). A water outlet pipe (22) is fixedly provided at the bottom of the drip irrigation cylinder (21). The bottom end of the water outlet pipe (22) passes through the top of the incubator (1). An electric valve (23) is fixedly provided on the water outlet pipe (22), which is located on the top of the incubator (1).
4. The culture device for selecting and cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the incubator (1) is provided with a fixed frame (24). The bottom of the water outlet pipe (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed frame (24). The bottom of the fixed frame (24) is fixed with several evenly distributed L-shaped drainage pipes (25), and the water outlet pipe (22) and the L-shaped drainage pipes (25) are interconnected. The bottom of the L-shaped drainage pipe (25) is fixed with a fixed pipe (26). The bottom of the fixed pipe (26) is provided with several evenly distributed drip irrigation holes (27). The fixed pipe (26) is located at the top of the cultivation trough (4).
5. A culture device for selecting and cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixed frame (24) is fixed with two glass frames (11) distributed front and back. An LED light source module (12) is fixed inside the glass frame (11). Ventilation openings are provided on both sides of the incubator (1). A breathable mesh (7) is fixed inside the ventilation opening. Two ventilation windows (6) are connected to the outside of the ventilation opening by hinges.
6. The culture device for selecting and cultivating Salvia miltiorrhiza according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom side of the incubator (1) is fixed with a control panel (8) for controlling the electric valve (23) and the LED light source module (12). The four corners of the bottom of the incubator (1) are fixed with casters (9). The front hinge of the incubator (1) is connected to the door (10).