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引领性突破!机器人育种家“吉儿”问世

Core Insights - The research team led by Xu Cao from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has integrated biotechnology (BT) and artificial intelligence (AI) to propose a novel concept of crop-robot collaborative design [1][3] - The team has successfully developed the world's first intelligent breeding robot "GEAIR," capable of automatic cruising hybrid pollination, significantly reducing breeding costs, shortening breeding cycles, and improving breeding efficiency [1][3] Group 1 - The integration of gene editing has allowed for the rapid and precise creation of "robot-friendly" structural male sterile lines in crops [1][3] - The "GEAIR" system has been applied to soybeans, achieving the rapid creation of structural male sterile lines, which is expected to lead to breakthroughs in soybean hybrid breeding and significantly increase yield [3][7] - The research has established a closed-loop technology system for intelligent breeding with independent intellectual property rights in China, marking a significant advancement in the field [3][7] Group 2 - The study has received high praise from reviewers in the journal "Cell," being recognized as an innovative breakthrough that addresses major technological and industrial challenges through the intersection of BT and AI [7] - The research team is working on the "GEAIR 2.0" version and aims to expand the application of structural male sterile lines to different crops, integrating the entire industry chain from breeding to production and traceability [7]