解析种子的秘密，中国农科院启动作物种质资源“天书计划”

Core Insights - The "Tianshu Plan" initiated by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences aims to decode the genetic codes of 223,000 germplasm resources of rice, wheat, corn, and soybeans, enhancing the understanding of crop genetic resources [1][2] - The plan seeks to establish a core germplasm population covering over 95% of the diversity of the four major staple crops, creating a standardized dataset of genetic and phenotypic resources [1] - The initiative is part of a broader strategy to promote the intelligent and digital transformation of crop breeding in China, ensuring high-quality development in the agricultural sector [1][2] Group 1 - The "Tianshu Plan" will utilize over 580,000 long-term strategic preserved agricultural resources in China, with genotype and phenotype identification accounting for over 60% and 25% respectively [1] - The plan is expected to foster collaboration between scientific enterprises to enhance the protection and utilization of germplasm resources, which is crucial for revitalizing the seed industry [1][2] - The integration of biotechnology and information technology is emphasized to create a unified intelligent breeding technology platform, aiming to cultivate high-yield, high-quality, cost-effective, and broadly adaptable new varieties [1][2] Group 2 - The plan is seen as a significant exploration to transform the advantages of germplasm resources into innovation and industrial advantages, with important practical implications [2] - The project will focus on decoding the complex genetic codes contained in the crop genomes preserved in the national germplasm resource bank [2] - The initiative aims to ensure self-sufficiency and controllability of seed sources, promoting technological independence in the seed industry [2]