MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611073981 A) filed by Chandigarh University on June 15, 2026, for Rock-Bed Heated Smart Grid-Independent Seed Germination Chamber.
Inventors include Dr. Sandeep Kaur; Dr. Adityabir Singh; and Dr. Vaseem Raja.
The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an intelligent solar-assisted seed germination system for operation in cold hilly and mountainous regions. The system comprises a thermally insulated seed germination chamber integrated with a rock-bed solar air heater, a solar photovoltaic power generation unit with battery storage, a heat circulation system, a humidity regulation system, an adaptive ventilation system, and a programmable LED grow lighting system. Solar energy absorbed through a transparent cover heats a rock-bed thermal storage medium during daytime, wherein the stored thermal energy is released and circulated into the germination chamber during low-temperature periods. The system further incorporates a hydrophobic membrane-based condensation management arrangement and environmental sensors for monitoring germination conditions. A microcontroller-based PID control unit automatically regulates temperature, humidity, airflow, and lighting, thereby enabling energy-efficient, reliable, and grid-independent seed germination in remote agricultural regions.
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