武汉专家团队耐热水稻研究入选2025年度十大科学突破

Group 1 - The research on heat-resistant rice by Huazhong Agricultural University has been recognized as one of the top ten scientific breakthroughs for 2025, providing a significant solution for global food security in the face of climate change [1] - The research team, led by Professor Li Yibo, identified the key gene QT12 from extensive genetic analysis of rice varieties from multiple countries, which interacts with the protein complex NF-Y to create a molecular "firewall" against high temperatures [1] - Field trials conducted along the Yangtze River showed that introducing QT12 into the hybrid rice variety "Huazhan" significantly increased yield rates by 49.1% in Wuhan, 77.9% in Hangzhou, and 31.2% in Changsha [1] Group 2 - The team has reached agreements with several domestic companies to accelerate the application of their research findings in breeding practices [2] - The global renewable energy sector is experiencing rapid growth, with renewable energy generation surpassing coal for the first time this year, primarily driven by China's advancements in solar, wind, and lithium battery technologies [2] - China produces approximately 80% of the world's solar cells, 70% of wind turbines, and 70% of lithium batteries, maintaining a significant cost advantage and leading the global renewable energy market [2]