农业农村部：20条措施加强农作物品种全链条管理

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China has issued a set of measures aimed at strengthening the management of the entire chain of crop varieties, focusing on improving germplasm resources, promoting breeding innovation, and enhancing regulatory standards for variety trials and approvals [1][2]. Group 1: Germplasm Resource Improvement - The measures emphasize accelerating the improvement and utilization of germplasm resources, including the collection and cataloging of resources, with a focus on key crops such as soybeans, corn, rice, wheat, rapeseed, and peanuts [2]. - A high-throughput resource identification platform will be established, and by the end of 2025, precise identification of soybean and corn resources will be completed [2]. Group 2: Breeding Innovation - The measures call for the advancement of breeding innovation, focusing on major agricultural science projects and collaborative breeding efforts to enhance yield and meet industry needs [2]. - There will be a push for the development of breakthrough superior varieties and an optimized evaluation mechanism for research breeding outcomes [2]. Group 3: Regulatory and Management Enhancements - The measures highlight the need for strict qualification reviews for trial varieties and improved management mechanisms for variety trials [2]. - A robust tracking and evaluation system for varieties will be established, along with enhanced protection of intellectual property rights related to varieties [2][3]. Group 4: Implementation and Accountability - Starting in 2025, a special action will be launched to strengthen the management of the entire chain of varieties, with a focus on inter-departmental collaboration and accountability [3]. - The implementation of these measures will be integrated into provincial assessments of land protection and food security responsibilities, aiming for substantial progress in addressing variety homogenization within three years [3].