沙漠里也能养海鲜、种水稻？看新疆如何“点沙成金”

Group 1: Industry Development - The Taklamakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting sand desert, has seen the successful completion of a 3,046 km green protective forest belt in Xinjiang, which is expected to foster a "green and prosperous" industrial development path [1][27] - The aquaculture industry in the Taklamakan Desert region has rapidly developed, with a water product output of 12,000 tons and a value of 380 million yuan in 2024 [3][27] - The introduction of innovative techniques to adjust water pH levels has enabled the successful cultivation of seafood in desert conditions, overcoming significant environmental challenges [3][27] Group 2: Agricultural Innovations - In the desert edge area of Xinjiang, a village named Daoxiang Village has successfully cultivated rice on a large scale, achieving an average yield of approximately 600 kg per mu [6][11] - The introduction of a drip irrigation system has allowed for efficient water use in corn cultivation, saving 30% to 50% of water compared to traditional methods [16][14] - The diversification of planting structures in the region has led to increased income for villagers, with per capita income exceeding 20,000 yuan [21][27] Group 3: Economic Impact - The total planting area for specialty economic crops in Xinjiang's sandy areas has reached 1.845 million mu, generating an annual output value of 4.37 billion yuan [27] - The development of a "planting + breeding" integrated industrial chain has been established, enhancing local economic resilience and employment opportunities [18][21]