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Group 1: Quinoa Industry in Shanxi Province - Quinoa has gained popularity as a healthy food due to its high protein and low-calorie characteristics, with Shanxi Province's Jingle County being a significant production area [1] - The local farmers are currently harvesting quinoa from approximately 50,000 acres, taking advantage of the harvest season [1][3] - The economic benefits of quinoa cultivation can exceed 50% compared to traditional grains, with processed quinoa potentially selling for 70 to 80 yuan per pound [4] Group 2: Quinoa Cultivation Practices - Quinoa is well-suited for high-altitude mountain cultivation, with Jingle County's climate providing favorable conditions for growth, including significant temperature variations between day and night [6] - Local agricultural experts have promoted shorter quinoa varieties to reduce the risk of lodging during adverse weather and to facilitate mechanized harvesting [6] - Jingle County has established a gene bank preserving over 3,000 quinoa varieties and has built greenhouses for breeding experiments, allowing for three harvests a year instead of one [6] Group 3: Mushroom Industry in Shanxi Province - In Wanrong County, the mushroom industry is thriving, with 40 million mushroom sticks entering the harvest period [8][12] - The region's unique climate contributes to the high quality of mushrooms, which are thick, white, and aromatic, making them popular in the market [10] - The county employs a "village collective + cooperative + base + farmer" model to promote mushroom industry development, covering over 3,000 acres and 5,500 greenhouses [12]