431 results about "Seed treatment" patented technology

The invention relates to the technical field of totally-closed artificial light plant factory planting, in particular to a totally-closed artificial light plant factory tomato seedling raising method, which is characterized in that each stage and each link in the whole cycle process of tomato growth are accurately controlled, and the tomato seedling raising efficiency is improved. Comprising the steps of nutrient solution management, irrigation frequency management and seedling raising environment temperature control in the stages of seed treatment, substrate preparation, sowing and germination acceleration, seedling raising and the like. The selection of a planting light source in the seedling raising stage is obtained through creative labor on the basis of a large amount of experimental data; the formula of the nutrient solution is also obtained on the basis of tomato characteristics and a large amount of experimental data in combination with creative labor; and the technical prejudice of conventional means is overcome, and the temperature condition of low-temperature treatment is adopted. All the technical means are organically combined and mutually influenced and promoted, and the technical problem of excessive growth of tomatoes in an artificial light environment can be effectively solved.

Seed treatment systems with a mixing reservoir including a tank, a circulation mechanism positioned within the tank, and a controller coupled to the circulation mechanism, where the circulation mechanism includes a plurality of vanes configured to rotate about an axis within the tank, and where the controller is configured to mix seed treatment components within the tank in one or more mixing cycles by rotating the plurality of vanes within the tank, each mixing cycle including a first mixing operation in which the plurality of vanes rotate in a first direction about an axis for a first time period, and a second mixing operation in which the plurality of vanes rotate in a second direction about the axis opposite to the first direction for a second time period. Methods of use of the disclosed systems, e.g., for treating plant seeds, and agricultural compositions produced thereby are also provided.

The invention relates to the technical field of saline-alkali soil treatment, and discloses a light and moderate saline-alkali soil alfalfa seedling protection and strong growth promotion planting method which comprises the following steps: S1, soil pretreatment and root zone microenvironment construction; s2, seed treatment and space-time double-salt-avoiding sowing; s3, microbial inoculum synergistic application; s4, water and fertilizer integration and accurate management; s5, dynamic regulation and control in the growth period, a low-salt root zone microenvironment is constructed through combination of physical obstruction and biological improvement, salt ascending is inhibited by using a slag salt isolation layer, fertility is improved by using an organic layer, and stress resistance is enhanced by adopting a salt-tolerant variety, climate window sowing and aerogel embedding fungicide; precise regulation and control are achieved through water and fertilizer integrated drip irrigation, the stability of a root zone is maintained by combining intertillage and directional topdressing, finally, the seedling emergence uniformity and the seedling stage survival rate are remarkably improved, and robust growth of plants in saline-alkali soil is promoted.

The invention provides bacillus subtilis KC-1 as well as a composition and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of microorganisms. The preservation number of the bacillus subtilis KC-1 is CGMCC (China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center) No.35237. The bacillus subtilis KC-1 can secrete IAA, has nitrogen fixation capacity and can generate siderophores. The bacillus subtilis KC-1 and whey protein are used as a composition, and the bacillus subtilis KC-1 and the whey protein jointly act to prepare the seed treatment material, so that a synergistic effect can be achieved, and corn seed germination and seedling root development are remarkably promoted. Experiments show that compared with single use of the whey protein and the bacillus subtilis KC-1, the combined use of the whey protein and the bacillus subtilis KC-1 can significantly improve the seed germination rate, the length of buds on the overground part, the length of main roots on the underground part, the total root volume, the total root surface area, the total root length and the seedling auxin concentration, and also can significantly reduce the concentration of abscisic acid in seedlings, so that the survival rate of the seedlings is improved. The germination of seeds and the growth of seedlings under drought conditions are promoted, and the drought resistance of plants is improved.

The invention discloses an in-situ biomineralizable mineral-PHA water-based seed coating based on microphase separation and soil water potential response and a preparation method and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of green coatings, the in-situ biomineralizable mineral-PHA water-based seed coating comprises a structural mineral skeleton, a PHA and resin composite matrix and a pore-forming disintegrating agent. According to the invention, a resin enrichment layer and island microphase structure is innovatively constructed, and the contradiction between poor wear resistance and difficult disintegration of a bio-based material is effectively solved. Compared with the prior art, the wear-resistant and dust-reducing coating has the advantages that the wear-resistant and dust-reducing performance far better than that of the traditional PHA coating is realized by utilizing an interface enhancement effect under the condition of equal or even lower polymer dosage; meanwhile, the coating is endowed with a sensitive soil water potential response'switch ', so that dry-state tough seed protection and wet-state rapid disintegration are ensured, and germination is not hindered. Organic components of the composition can be biodegraded in aerobic soil, inorganic components are natural minerals, the environmental compatibility is good, the composition has the advantages of high performance and low cost, and an excellent seed treatment scheme is provided for green agriculture.

The present disclosure provides non-intergeneric remodeled microbes that are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen and deliver such to plants in a targeted, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable farmers to realize more productive and predictable crop yields without the nutrient degradation, leaching, or toxic runoff associated with traditional synthetically derived nitrogen fertilizer. The remodeled microbes taught herein are able to be combined with leading agricultural chemistry and elite germplasm. Furthermore, the disclosure provides seed treatments comprising remodeled microbes.

The invention provides a method for planting winter wheat in saline-alkali soil, which belongs to the technical field of wheat planting, and comprises the following steps: S1, rotary tillage and soil preparation: carrying out rotary tillage at the depth of 25-30cm 30-40 days before sowing, doping foreign soil, and applying straw and gypsum; s2, seed treatment: selecting saline-alkaline tolerant wheat seeds, soaking the wheat seeds in a liquid medicine, and soaking the wheat seeds in the liquid medicine; s3, ridging operation: high ridges with the ridge height of 15-20 cm, the ridge surface width of 40-50 cm and the ridge spacing of 25-30 cm are constructed; s4, sowing in line on ridges: sowing the wheat seeds treated in the step S2 on the ridges in line, wherein the sowing depth is 2-3cm; s5, film mulching operation, wherein the ridges are covered with mulching films of a double-film structure, and the film edges of the mulching films are sealed with humic acid slurry; s6, field management: uncovering the film and supplementing seedlings in the seedling stage, and drip irrigation and topdressing under the film in the growth stage. According to the saline-alkali soil winter wheat planting method provided by the invention, the wheat emergence rate can be remarkably increased by constructing a low-salt micro-domain environment.

The present disclosure provides non-intergeneric remodeled microbes that are able to fix atmostpheric nitrogen and deliver such to plants in a targeted, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable farmers to realize more productive and predictable crop yields without the nutrient degradation, leaching, or toxic runoff associated with traditional synthetically derived nitrogen fertilizer. The remodeled microbes taught herein are able to be combined with leading agricultural chemistry and elite germplasm. Furthermore, the disclosure provides seed treatments comprising remodeled microbes.

The invention relates to the technical field of seed treatment suspending agents. The invention discloses a seed treatment suspending agent containing clothianidin, prothioconazole and fludioxonil as well as a preparation method and application of the seed treatment suspending agent. The seed treatment suspending agent is prepared from the following raw materials: clothianidin, prothioconazole, fludioxonil, a bactericidal synergist, a dispersing agent, a wetting dispersing agent, a thickening agent, a preservative, an anti-freezing agent, a film-forming agent, warning coloration, a de-foaming agent and de-ionized water. The seed treatment suspending agent containing clothianidin, prothioconazole and fludioxonil prepared by the invention is good in suspending performance, low-temperature stability and heat storage stability. The application amount and the harm to the environment are reduced. The invention also relates to application of the seed treatment suspending agent in prevention and treatment of diseases and insect pests.

The invention discloses a salinity regulation and control seedling culture method for hibiscus syriacus, and belongs to the technical field of hibiscus syriacus seedling culture. The method comprises the following steps: (1) seed treatment; (2) preparing a substrate; (3) after sowing, culturing in a greenhouse; (4) transplanting and salinity control: a) when the seedlings grow to have 3-4 true leaves, transplanting the seedlings into a nutrition bag, adding 0.4-0.6 wt% of a microbial liquid into the matrix at the same time, the microbial liquid containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria Azobacter chrocococcus and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria Bacillus licheniformis, and the total number of viable bacteria being greater than or equal to 1 * 10 < 9 > CFU / mL; after transplanting, carrying out drip irrigation with brackish seawater, and spraying a 0.1% monopotassium phosphate solution on leaf surfaces every half a month for three times in total; b) directly carrying out drip irrigation on brackish seawater in the nutrition bag; and (5) outdoor cold-resistant treatment: 30 days before winter, spraying 0.2-0.5 L of 0.2-0.4 wt% potassium sulfate aqueous solution to leaf surfaces for each plant, spraying once every 6-8 days, and spraying 3-5 times in total. Through salinity gradient domestication and use of the microbial agent, the biomass loss rate of the hibiscus syriacus under the salinity of 0.5% is remarkably reduced, and the annual increment of the plant height is improved.

The utility model relates to the technical field of forestry planting, and discloses a seed screening device for forestry planting, which comprises a screening and drying mechanism, and a supporting mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the screening and drying mechanism; the screening and drying mechanism comprises a bottom plate, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the right side of the bottom plate, an electric push rod is installed on the right side of the connecting plate, a sliding groove is formed in the top of the bottom plate, a supporting plate is movably connected into the sliding groove, supporting rods are fixedly connected to the four corners of the top of the supporting plate, and a heating frame is fixedly connected to the top of the supporting plate. A heater and a fan are installed in the heating frame, a first screen frame, a second screen frame and a third screen frame are arranged at the top of the heating frame, and a cover plate is connected to the top of the third screen frame in a clamped mode. According to the seed screening device for forestry planting, the configuration of the screening frame can be adjusted according to actual needs, the seed screening device is suitable for treatment of seeds of different types and particle sizes, and the device has wide application prospects.

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The invention belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, and discloses saline-alkaline tolerant halomonas and application thereof. The Franzmannia qiaohouensis is separated from rhizosphere soil of broom corn millet in saline-alkali soil, the strain number is STM-122, the preservation number is CGMCC No.36349, the classification status is clear through 16S rRNA (ribosomal ribonucleic acid) gene sequence identification and phylogenetic analysis, and the Franzmannia qiaohouensis has the functions of dissolving phosphorus and producing EPS (expandable polystyrene), auxin and siderophore. Through bacterial suspension seed soaking treatment, the germination potential and germination rate of broom corn millet seeds under saline-alkali stress can be remarkably improved, and the indexes of seedling root length, plant height and the like are promoted to be improved; meanwhile, the invention provides a complete preparation method of the bacterial strain fermented bacterial fertilizer, and the viable count of the obtained fermented bacterial fertilizer is greater than or equal to 1 * 10 < 8 > CFU / g. The method can enrich salt-tolerant microbial resources, and provides technical support for planting broom corn millet and other crops in saline-alkali soil.

The invention belongs to the technical field of seed treatment, and particularly relates to pelletized barley seeds as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The invention provides a seed coating agent. The seed coating agent is prepared from the following components in percentage by weight: 35 to 40 percent of talcum powder, 28 to 32 percent of bentonite, 8 to 10 percent of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, 15 to 18 percent of light calcium carbonate and 2 to 5 percent of perlite. The talcum powder, the bentonite, the polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, the light calcium carbonate and the perlite are compounded according to a certain proportion, the defect of a single raw material is overcome, the phenomena of falling, crushing, caking and irregularity in the pelletizing process are reduced through synergistic cooperation of bonding, lubricating, reinforcing, filling and adjusting of all the raw materials, and the pelletizing quality is improved. Therefore, the pelleting rate of the seeds is improved, the quality of the pelletized barley seeds is improved, the stress resistance of the barley seeds is enhanced, the miss-seeding and / or re-seeding phenomena of the barley seeds are reduced, the barley yield and quality are improved, and the barley breeding efficiency is improved.

The invention relates to the technical field of plant desertification control, in particular to a method for plant desertification control in an arid region, and aims to solve the problems that an existing irrigation technology is high in planting cost and difficult to implement in a region without water source guarantee. S2, sowing the treated seeds in a matrix bag; s3, fixing the sown matrix bag in a pipe, and placing the pipe in a soil pit to cultivate matrix seedlings; s4, preparing a water-retaining root-promoting bag; s5, digging a planting pit in the target planting field, placing a water-retaining root-promoting bag at the bottom of the pit, and filling dry sand with a preset height; and S6, transplanting the bred substrate seedlings and the non-woven fabric bags into the planting pits. And a protective net for preventing the wild animals from gnawing can also be bound. The method is used for planting and desertification control, irrigation and additional management are not needed, the investment of laying drip irrigation belts in the later period is reduced, and the method is more suitable for areas without water resource guarantee, is more suitable for desert highway and railway slope protection, and is particularly suitable for being applied to the two sides of an oil field connecting line (a simple road).

The application discloses a kind of based on mechanical peeling cold storage germination polyphylla prataeshis greenhouse seedling technique, belong to the field of breeding technology.The application uses hexagonal drum screening machine to carry out mechanical peeling to polyphylla prataeshis seed, and stores kernel under the condition of artificial temperature control, humidity control, and the strength is easy to grasp, effectively slows down seed mildew phenomenon, and seed embryo is intact, the seedling method of the patent has the advantages that seed embryo disease infection rate is low (6% or less), seed dormancy time is short (5 months), seedling time is short, germination rate is high (98%), seed treatment capacity is large (one batch can handle 50 jin), operation difficulty is low, growth speed is fast, seedling quality is high, and it is favorable to improve the success rate of large-scale breeding of polyphylla prataeshis.

The present invention provides use of a polyester as a binder, in particular for seed treatment or seeds. In addition, the present invention further provide the use of a binder polyester in seed treatment compositions, a seed treatment composition comprising the polyester, a method of treating a seed with such composition and a seed coated with the same.

This invention relates to a method of combating, preventing or controlling root rot disease caused by plant pathogen, by applying to a legume crop plant, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (I), as active ingredient, and to the use of said compound in seed treatment.

The present invention relates to a binary insecticidal formulation, the production method therefor and use thereof in the treatment of seeds of a plurality of crops and for controlling a range of pests. More specifically, said formulation is used for seed treatment, comprises a high concentration of active ingredients, is free of ionic agronomic excipients and antifreeze agents, and comprises a safe and effective concentration of colorant for marking said seeds. Furthermore, said formulation comprises few agronomic excipients, wherein said excipients, namely the antifoaming agent, dispersant, adhesive, and thickener, are present at concentrations that are significantly reduced compared to formulations of the prior art. In addition, nearly half of said formulation is composed of water, making it environmentally compatible. The production method for said formulation also influences the excellent physicochemical properties of the final product, mainly due to the nature of each of the steps involved, the order thereof, process variables, and other related aspects.

This invention discloses a liquid-solid two-step composite seed coating material and its coating method for peanuts and garlic, belonging to the field of agricultural seed treatment technology. The coating material consists of a liquid activating seed soaking agent and a solid protective coating powder, with modified humic acid, biochar, and polycrystalline energy-concentrating materials as core functional components, and contains no chemical pesticides. It employs a two-step process: first, liquid soaking and activation, followed by solid powder coating to form an activation + protection composite functional layer on the seed surface. Multiple repeated comparative experiments show that this invention can significantly advance the germination of peanut seeds, with the total root volume approximately twice that of the uncoated group, significantly improving the survival rate, while simultaneously reducing the incidence of soil-borne diseases and increasing yield. This invention is green, safe, has stable effects, and is highly targeted, making it suitable for large-scale planting and promotion of peanuts and garlic.

The invention discloses a seedling breeding and under-forest cultivation method for Schefflera octophylla. Relates to the technical field of medicinal plant cultivation. Comprising the following steps: seed treatment; sowing and germinating; seedling cultivation; performing under-forest field planting; and managing after planting. The germination rate is high and neat; seedlings are robust and strong in stress resistance; the field planting survival rate is obviously improved, and the under-forest field planting survival rate is stabilized to be 85% or above; the whole technical route does not need to use chemical pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the Yunnan pine forest land resources are utilized, bionic cultivation of the stichopus japonicus is achieved, the ecological environment is protected, and technical support is provided for production of high-quality medicinal materials of the stichopus japonicus.

The present application relates to a kind of multi-stage wind screen seed cleaner and cleaning method, belong to agricultural machinery technical field;The multi-stage wind screen seed cleaner includes uniform seed feeding device, multi-stage vibration screen device, sedimentation impurity removal device, grading seed outlet device, rack and power control device.The present application combines winnowing and screening two kinds of cleaning principle, integrates multi-stage vibration sorting screen and winnowing impurity removal screen, while realizing seed grading cleaning, with the function of dust impurity removal.By grading seed outlet device, different grades of seed after grading cleaning are transported to corresponding seed outlet channel, facilitating subsequent seed processing or sowing operation;It improves the cleanliness of seed before sowing, can remove poor quality seed, improve crop planting uniformity, increase crop yield.

The invention relates to a fluazinam-containing pesticide composition, a seed treatment suspending agent as well as a preparation method and application of the seed treatment suspending agent. The invention provides a fluazinam-containing pesticide composition. The active ingredients of the fluazinam-containing pesticide composition comprise fluazinam, fludioxonil and clothianidin, the mass ratio of the clothianidin to the fluazinam to the fludioxonil is (6-7): (0.4-0.8): (0.2-0.6), and the composition has an excellent synergistic effect. The suspending agent for seed treatment is compounded with a film-forming agent composed of acrylate and polydimethylsiloxane according to a specific proportion, it can be ensured that seed coats are not prone to falling off after being coated, meanwhile, adjustment can be conducted according to environmental adaptability, a coating layer is evenly mixed with a pesticide and pigment, the release time of effective components of pesticides is prolonged, and the pesticide effect is improved. The problem of seed coating fading is effectively solved, and the pesticide composition has an excellent effect in prevention and treatment of agricultural diseases such as peanut root rot, grub, wheat stem rot and aphid.

The invention relates to the technical field of seed treatment, in particular to pelletized highland barley seeds as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The pelletized highland barley seeds provided by the invention are uniform in size and regular in shape, are perfectly matched with mechanical precision seeding, greatly improve the accuracy and uniformity of seeding, and reduce the phenomena of miss-seeding and re-seeding by 60% or above. Through the application of the specific agent layer and the specially-made pellet layer, comprehensive pest and disease damage prevention and nutrition support are provided for the highland barley seeds, and the germination and growth capacity of the highland barley seeds in a bad environment is remarkably enhanced. Under severe conditions such as saline-alkali soil, the germination rate can still be kept above 85%.

The application discloses a bacillus velezensis A13 wettable powder and application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of biological pesticides. The application aims to solve the problems of limited prevention and treatment effect of existing seed treatment, high labor intensity of foliar spraying and short effective period. The wettable powder comprises a mother powder prepared from fermentation liquor and diatomite, and a dispersant, a wetting agent, a stabilizer and a protective agent, wherein the total addition amount of the dispersant and the wetting agent is 5%-14% of the mass of the mother powder, the addition amount of the protective agent is 0.5%-2% of the mass of the mother powder, and the addition amount of the stabilizer is 1%-3% of the mass of the mother powder. The application can be used for preventing and treating root diseases caused by panax quinquefolius rust rot fungus and leaf diseases caused by panax quinquefolius alternaria leaf spot fungus, and promoting plant growth.

The invention provides a seed treatment method based on a graphene composite coating and a far infrared drying method, and relates to the technical field of seed treatment. Comprising the following steps: taking carboxyl-modified graphene nanosheets, a natural polymer base material, a bioactive component and a bonding enhancer, preparing a graphene composite coating through ultrasonic dispersion, and coating seeds with the graphene composite coating on a fluidized bed to obtain coated seeds; a graphene far infrared heating film structure is prepared, the graphene far infrared heating film structure comprises a polyimide substrate layer, a graphene conductive ink printed circuit heating layer and a silica gel packaging layer, and the graphene far infrared heating film structure is used for drying the coated seeds in a far infrared gradient mode. The integrity rate of the coating layer reaches 99.5%, the graphene far-infrared heating film structure is combined and utilized to perform far-infrared gradient drying on the coated seeds, and the surface temperature standard deviation of the dried coated seeds is smaller than or equal to 1.5 DEG C.

The invention belongs to the technical field of camelina sativa planting, and particularly relates to a camelina sativa planting method suitable for being popularized in saline-alkali soil. The invention provides a planting method suitable for popularization of camelina sativa in saline-alkali soil. The planting method comprises the following steps: preparation before camelina sativa planting; seed variety selection; seed treatment: coating the camelina sativa seeds with a saline-alkaline tolerant rhizobium inoculant or a humate solution to obtain coated seeds; sowing the seeds; after sowing, cultivating to obtain camelina sativa plants. According to the planting method, the salt content of the surface layer of the soil can be remarkably reduced, the pH value of the soil is adjusted to be in the suitable range of 6.5-7.5, meanwhile, the germination rate, the seedling rate and the yield of the camelina sativa are increased, operation is easy and convenient, the cost is controllable, and the planting method is suitable for large-scale popularization in moderate and light saline-alkali areas and has wide application prospects. And a feasible technical scheme is provided for efficient utilization of saline-alkali land resources and regional expansion of the camelina sativa industry.

The useful solution describes a process for breaking the dormancy of Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis) seeds using plasma technology, which includes the following steps: a) seed collection and preliminary processing; b) treatment with plasma-activated water (PAW); c) treatment with gaseous plasma; and d) breaking the dormancy of Vietnamese ginseng seeds. In addition, the solution also describes a process for producing Vietnamese ginseng (Panax vietnamensis) seedlings, which includes the following steps: a) seed treatment; b) sowing treated seeds into a substrate; and c) seedling care. The process described in the solution stimulates development and completes embryo structure, shortens seed dormancy, increases germination rates, and allows for proactive seedling production of Vietnamese ginseng.

This application discloses a Bacillus subtilis strain JTFB-01 and its applications, belonging to the field of microbiology. The Bacillus subtilis strain JTFB-01 has the accession number CGMCC No. 37199 and is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center on December 25, 2025. Field trials show that this inoculant, applied through seed treatment, achieves control effects of 68.20%, 71.73%, and 72.15% against wheat take-all, sheath blight, and root rot, respectively, and significantly increases wheat plant height and yield. It also shows a field control effect of over 50% against cotton Verticillium wilt, with a yield increase of over 17%. This inoculant effectively controls soil-borne diseases and overcomes crop replanting obstacles through multiple mechanisms, including inhibiting pathogens, colonizing the rhizosphere, and promoting growth, thus possessing significant agricultural application value.

A system for controlling the operation of a seed-planting implement includes a row unit frame and a plurality of ground-engaging tools supported by the frame. Additionally, a seed reservoir is supported by the frame and configured to store seeds therein. Furthermore, the system includes a metering component configured to meter untreated seeds and a seed treatment assembly configured to receive and treat the untreated seeds metered by the metering component and convey treated seeds to the seed reservoir. Moreover, the system includes a fill level sensor configured to generate data indicative of a fill level of the seed reservoir and a computing system communicatively coupled to the fill level sensor. The computing system is configured to determine the fill level of the seed reservoir based on the data generated by the fill level sensor and control an operation of the metering component based on the determined fill level.