海南积极布局推动热带优异果蔬产业发展，力争今年新增种植面积18万亩

Core Viewpoint - Hainan is actively promoting the development of tropical high-quality fruits and vegetables, focusing on unique and superior varieties to enhance agricultural efficiency and market appeal [2][4][7]. Group 1: Industry Development - The first batch of Huangjing fruit, a newly introduced tropical fruit in Sanya, sold out quickly at a market price of 18 yuan per pound, indicating strong consumer demand for unique fruits [2]. - Hainan's agricultural authorities aim to increase the planting area of tropical high-quality fruits and vegetables by over 180,000 acres by 2026, targeting a total area of 500,000 acres and a production value exceeding 79 billion yuan [4][7]. - The introduction of new fruit varieties, such as the Purple Overlord Cherimoya, is part of Hainan's strategy to diversify its agricultural offerings and meet changing consumer preferences [3][5]. Group 2: Research and Innovation - Hainan's agricultural sector is collaborating with research institutions and enterprises to develop and promote high-yield fruit and vegetable varieties, with over 400,000 acres already planted [4][6]. - The government has launched a three-year action plan (2024-2026) to enhance the development of tropical high-quality fruits and vegetables, focusing on variety, branding, and industry growth [7]. - Experts emphasize the need for improved research capabilities and funding to support the development of new varieties and technologies in the tropical fruit sector [7][8]. Group 3: Market Trends - Young consumers are increasingly favoring high-quality and unique fruits, which drives the demand for diverse agricultural products [5]. - Traditional tropical fruits like lychee and pineapple face market challenges due to homogeneity, necessitating the introduction of new varieties to enhance economic viability [6]. - The integration of tourism and agriculture is being explored, with fruit demonstration bases also serving as tourist attractions, thereby enhancing market engagement [6][8].