RO132958A2 - Mini-phytotron installation and bio-technology for wheatgrass cultivation - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an installation called Mini-Phytotron for wheat grass cultivation used in alimentation and alternative medicine and to process for obtaining the same. According to the invention, the installation consists of a vertically developed shelf structure (3), on which four trays (1) with wheat grains are placed, the trays (1) being slightly inclined at an angle of 3° by means of some supports (3) and having, at the lower side, holes wherethrough the water from the biological layer gravitationally flows from one tray to another, down to the tank (4), placed at the lower side and used as a water tank, wherefrom the water is pumped towards the uppermost tray (1) by a pump (5), through a hose (7), towards a distributer (8), by means of a programmable system with a thermostat (9), in the tank (5) there being placed a partition wall (6) for separating the area of preparation, decantation and water quality control from the area of heating up to 21°C and of suction of the pump (5), the water disinfection being performed with an UV lamp (10) and at the installation extremities, two covers (11) made of transparent polypropylene foil are attached and fixed to the vertical supports (3). The claimed process consists in preparing the trays (1) with the culture material having a distribution density ranging between 90...95%, preparing the water for watering them by mixing it with bio soil rich in the required nutrients, placing the trays in the vertical shelf system (3), mounting the water distribution and pumping system with the distributer (8) attached to the uppermost tray, programming the watering system (9) so as to provide 4 rounds of 15 min during the plant vegetation period and a temperature of 21°C, harvesting the crop when it gets to the height of 10...12 cm, for the continuous production, the plates with biological material being introduced every two days, and the ventilation being performed by natural draft with clean air, for preventing mould.

Description

Mini-phytitron plant and biotechnology for growing wheat grass

The invention relates to an installation called Mini-phytotron for biotechnology of wheat grass growing used as feedstock and alternative medicine and the process for obtaining it.

Various methods of growing wheat grass are known at www.wheatgrass.com. www.creativehealthinstitute.com. and U.S. Patents 19,42943, MY156405. Also known are processes for obtaining nutritional and alternative medicine preparations presented in Whe Wheatgrass Book by Ane Wigmore, from wheat grass.

The Mini-phytotron plant and the biotechnology of wheat grass growth, according to the invention, consists in the fact that the wheat grass is grown in a well-lit small space using a vertically developed plant made up of a number of trays that is placed the bilogical support, the wheat seeds, trays inclined so that the water drained from the bilogical layer, draining from top to bottom gravitationally from one tray to another to the bottom of the tank. The water is prepared and pumped regularly with the help of a pump and a distribution system, with the help of a programmable system depending on the required humidity 50-60% and the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius in the created ecosystem. In the tank there is also a system of preparation and control of water quality by mixing it with organic soil extract rich in nutrients necessary to obtain the vitamins and minerals desired in the culture. By heating the water in the tank it is also intended to maintain a constant temperature and a microclimate around the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius.

The successive stages are the following: preparing the nozzles with culture material, preparing and preparing the water for watering, placing the nozzles in the vertical shelving system at an angle of 3%, matching the system for preparing, distributing and pumping the water, programming the watering system and temperature and starting the system.

By applying the invention the following advantages are obtained: a clean bio culture, rich in nutrients and minerals, uniform, easily controllable and repeatable, continuously harvestable from two to two days depending on the number of shelves and trays used, with cycles of 2017 00435

06/29/2017 continues to work. The shutdown of the installation is done bi-monthly for cleaning and replacement of water. The installation works automatically, the operator's intervention being necessary only in the phases of harvesting and replacing the seed trays.

The following is an example of embodiment of the invention:

The Mini-phytotron breeding plant according to the invention begins with the preparation of the nozzles. The wheat grass (l) is raised in a small space well lit by means of an installation (2) developed vertically consisting of a number of trays (3) on which is placed the biological support, the wheat seeds, in trays ( 3) inclined with an angle of 3% so that the water drains from the biological layer, draining from top to bottom gravitationally from one tray to another until the tank (4) from the bottom. Water (potable, tap, well or bottled) is regularly prepared and pumped using a pump (5) and a distribution system (6) consisting of a hose (7) and a distributor (8), with the help of a programmable system (9) depending on the required humidity, 50-60% and the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius of the created ecosystem. In the tank tank (4) there is also a system of preparation and control (9) of the water quality by mixing it with extract, bio-rich soil in the nutrients necessary to obtain the vitamins and minerals desired in the culture. The system ensures a constant decantation and mixing of water with the biological substrate. By heating with a thermostat the water in the tank (4) is aimed at maintaining a constant temperature and a microclimate around the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. (The water in the tank is disinfected with the known UV lamp (10). The installation is ventilated with fresh air to prevent mold. At the ends of the installation, a cover (11) of transparent polyethylene foil is attached to remove the splash, ensuring at the same time optimum illumination and aeration of the wheat grass crop).

Claims (3)

1. Mini-phytotron plant and biotechnology for growing and obtaining wheat grass, characterized in that it ensures a scheduled growth of wheat grass under controlled conditions, in a small, illuminated space, with the help of a vertically developed plant. from a number of trays on which the bilogical support is placed, the wheat seeds, trays inclined at an angle of 3% so that the water drains from the biological layer, draining from top to bottom gravitationally from one tray to another until tank bottom tank. Water preparation and pumping is done automatically with the aid of a tank, a pump and a distribution system, with the help of a programmable system that keeps the required humidity 50-60% and the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius in the created bio-ecosystem. 2. In the tank, there is a system of preparation and control of water quality by mixing it with organic soil extract, rich in nutrients necessary to obtain the vitamins and minerals desired in the culture. By heating the water in the tank it is also intended to maintain a constant temperature and a microclimate around the temperature of 21 degrees Celsius in the created micro-ecosystem. 3. Water quality control is performed by disinfection with a known UV lamp, ventilation with fresh air to avoid mold and attaching at the ends of some transparent polyethylene covers to remove the splashing on the outside, ensuring at the same time the air flow and the optimum illumination of the culture. of wheat grass.