The results of improved varieties have been revealed, and a new chapter of high-yield and multi-resistance has been developed.
On April 29, 2024, an agricultural scientific research event that gathers wisdom and strength was held in Zhengzhou. The 2023 annual summary and 2024 work deployment meeting of "Creation of high-yield, multi-resistant and machine-harvested maize germplasm resources and breeding and application of new varieties" led by Henan Modern Seed Industry was grandly held.
Big coffee gathered to seek corn innovation
Wang Meng, Director of the Seed Industry Management Office of the Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Teng Kaiqiong, Deputy Director of the Henan Provincial Seed Industry Development Center, Zhu Xiaoqian, Director of the Zhengzhou Agricultural and Rural Work Committee, Zhu Xiaohui, Section Chief of the Public Affairs Department of Zhengzhou High-tech Zone, and other heavyweight leaders came to the scene, showing that the government attaches great importance to agricultural scientific research.
In the project of "Creation of high-yield, multi-resistant and machine-harvested maize germplasm resources and breeding and application of new varieties" of Henan Agricultural Varieties Joint Study, there are not only local seed giants such as Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd., but also national scientific research forces such as China Agricultural University and Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, as well as applied research leaders such as Henan Agricultural University and Hebi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, as well as Henan Yongyou Seed Technology Co., Ltd. and Henan Minxing Seed Industry Co., Ltd. These enterprising enterprise representatives.
As the lead unit of the project, Wang Lihong, chairman of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd., delivered a speech. She said that since its launch, the project has been committed to the development and promotion of major breakthrough corn varieties, aiming to increase yields and ensure national food security. After two years of unremitting efforts, the project has achieved remarkable results: a number of new varieties have been successfully developed and promoted, the cooperation between science and technology enterprises has become closer, the company has obtained a corn transgenic business license, and the ability of scientific and technological innovation has been greatly improved.
Wang Lihong, chairman of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd
Science and technology enterprises have joined hands to jointly tackle key problems and have achieved results
In the video link, Zhao Jiuran, a researcher at the Maize Research Institute of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, as the chief expert of the joint research project on improved varieties, said that the project has achieved certain phased results. It is estimated that by 2025, the new variety of corn of Hyundai 959 will sweep over tens of millions of acres of land, and is expected to become one of the leading varieties in the summer sowing area of the Huanghuaihai! It is worth mentioning that the Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has taken the lead in implementing the mode of tackling key problems led by enterprises and joint scientific research institutes and scientific research units. This deep integration of the efficient operation of the enterprise and the product development and application capabilities of scientific research units has undoubtedly set an innovation benchmark across the country and injected a strong impetus into the improvement and sustainable development of the enterprise's scientific research capabilities!
Wang Dong, deputy general manager of the scientific research department of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd., Wang Yuandong, researcher of Maize Research Institute of Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Song Weibin, professor of China Agricultural University, Li Haochuan, professor of Henan Agricultural University, Wang Bangtai, researcher of Hebi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tang Yukui, senior agronomist of Henan Yongyou Seed Technology Co., Ltd., and Wang Bo, manager of Henan Minxing Seed Industry Co., Ltd., respectively announced the latest progress and future work plan of the project. From the innovation of maize germplasm to the breeding of new varieties, from field trials to large-scale promotion, every link embodies their wisdom and sweat.
Wang Dong, deputy general manager of the scientific research department of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd
Wang Yuandong, a researcher at the Maize Research Institute of the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences
Song Weibin, a professor at China Agricultural University
Li Haochuan, a professor at Henan Agricultural University
Wang Bangtai, a researcher at the Hebi Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Tang Yukui, senior agronomist of Henan Yongyou Seed Technology Co., Ltd
Wang Bo, manager of Henan Minxing Seed Industry Co., Ltd
Ready to go, corn breeding has reached new heights
Xu Ling, deputy general manager of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd., accurately sorted out the key content and task arrangements for the implementation of the project in 2024. This year will be a key year for the joint research of the project, not only to continue to promote the innovation and research and development of agricultural varieties, but also to ensure that every seed carries the hope of a bumper harvest and brings tangible benefits to farmers.
Xu Ling, deputy general manager of Henan Modern Seed Industry Co., Ltd
In the exchange and interaction session, the participants actively spoke. They discussed how to strengthen cooperation and integrate resources to promote greater breakthroughs in agricultural research.
Zhu Xiaohui, section chief of the Public Works Department of Zhengzhou High-tech Zone, said that he was full of confidence in the future development of the project. As the agricultural development department of the high-tech zone, it will innovate and start the ecology of innovation, strengthen policy guidance, serve and promote the development of enterprises.
Zhu Xiaohui, section chief of the Public Affairs Department of Zhengzhou High-tech Zone
Zhu Xiaoqian, director of Zhengzhou Agriculture and Rural Work Committee, pointed out that the project has an excellent leading enterprise, with strong member units, and has achieved real joint and real research. Full support will be given at the municipal level to make the project more successful.
Zhu Xiaoqian, Director of Zhengzhou Agricultural and Rural Work Committee
Wang Meng, director of the Seed Industry Management Department of Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, emphasized that the seed industry is the core industry of the country, and Henan attaches great importance to it. The project of "Creation of High-yield, Multi-resistant and Machine-harvested Maize Germplasm Resources and Breeding and Application of New Varieties" has a solid foundation and strong innovation, attaches great importance to the cultivation and screening of inbred lines of improved varieties, and has achieved breakthroughs in a number of technologies. The joint research of improved varieties has changed individual combat to collective tackling, realized the deep integration of science and technology enterprises, built a long-term mechanism, and achieved a win-win situation.
Wang Meng, Director of the Seed Industry Management Office of the Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Standing at a new starting point, we are full of confidence in the future. It is believed that with the great attention and strong support of the government, and through the joint efforts and close cooperation of all parties, we will be able to overcome more scientific research problems, cultivate more new varieties of corn with high quality, high yield and strong resistance, and make new and greater contributions to the agricultural development and food security of Henan and even the whole country.