马铃薯组培实验室中，科研人员检查脱毒苗生长情况。本报记者 祁万强 摄 本报记者 祁万强 王伟才 当脱毒马铃薯的第一株嫩苗，在凝胶培养基上伸展叶片后，科技云端解码作物基因密码的序幕便正式拉开。一粒"聪明"种子诞生的背后，是科研工作者 对"藏粮于技"的深情诠释，"云端大脑"让高原千年农耕文明在科技赋能下焕发新生。 冬日的阳光透过窗户，在马铃薯组培实验室内映射出点点光斑。一排排智能培养架上，凝胶培养基中脱毒苗在精准控制的光照与温度下茁壮成长。 然而，不是所有的脱毒试管苗都能成活，因此每一次的突破都凝聚着科研人员的心血。 这些先进的仪器和专注的面孔背后，是一场关乎未来的革命。 "马铃薯是无性繁殖作物，病毒会在薯块中代代累积，导致品种退化、产量锐减。"青海大学农林科学院副院长王舰拿起一株试管苗说："我们的工作，就是 从优质薯种的茎尖剥离生长点，培育出健康的脱毒薯苗。" 这仅仅是万里长征的第一步。生长旺盛的脱毒苗通过"茎段快繁"技术获得成功后，被移栽到温室大棚中生产出原原种（微型薯），再经过一代代扩繁，才能 得到供给大田种植的优质脱毒种薯。 实验室里的"生命重塑" 推开青海大学农林科学院马铃薯接种室的隔离门，一股无菌空气 ...

证券日报网讯 1月5日，一鸣食品在互动平台回答投资者提问时表示，浙江中星畜牧科技有限公司通过 利用分子育种和AI育种技术，培育奶牛特色种质，挖掘乳业新质生产力，满足消费者对原生高品质、 高免疫力、高活性的功能性乳制品需求。公司在核心业务发展上锚定国家种业振兴战略，培育与我国南 方亚热带气候环境高度适应的奶牛种群，填补我国奶牛种业的结构性空白，从根本上改变我国南方奶业 优质种源对外依赖的现状。由于奶牛新品系选育周期长、核心性状需经多世代验证、产业化推广与市场 认知培育具有阶段性特征，相关技术成果转化为成本优势或品质溢价在当前时间点尚不完全明确。 （编辑 楚丽君） ...

（来源：千龙网） "引进来只是开始，能不能用、好不好用，得经过层层考验。"在团队的内蒙古托县试验基地，该所副研 究员仪登霞正在进行生物量测定。这里年均降水量不足300毫米，是测试牧草抗旱性的"天然考场"。每 份新引进的种质，都要经历一场为期3年的"考核"。第一年在温室育苗，观察基本生长特性；第二年移 栽至不同生态区的试验站；第三年开展抗逆性和生物量测定。每一份种质的完整评估报告，至少需要积 累70多条数据。 优异的种质资源筛选出来，还需要真正用得起来。"我们会根据育种团队的需求，定向提供种质材 料。"王学敏介绍。目前团队与国内十余家育种团队建立了合作关系，通过种质资源交换、定向提供等 方式，将筛选出的优异种质输送到育种一线。近年来，团队累计共享优异种质2000余份，支撑培育新品 系12个，这些新品种已在内蒙古、山东、青海等主要牧区推广种植，有效提升了当地草地生产力和畜牧 业经济效益。 王学敏表示，未来，依托国家牧草产业技术体系的平台支撑作用，团队将不断深化国际合作与自主创新 并重的发展路径，不断拓展优异牧草种质的引进、保存与精准评价体系建设。国家牧草产业技术体系种 质资源收集与评价岗位将加快推动种质资源与分子 ...

转自：成都日报锦观 淀粉含量超越水稻 蛋白含量堪比大豆 马斯克拿它当太空粮食供给 浮萍什么来头？ 第三届浮萍资源开发与利用研讨会在蓉举办 "雨过浮萍合，蛙声满四邻。"近千年前，苏轼以雨后浮萍的动态，勾勒出雨后生机盎然的乡村。千年之后，中国科学家正在深入挖掘浮萍在粮 食安全、资源循环利用以及生物制造领域的应用价值。 面对这些风险与挑战，应该如何破题？在赵海看来，浮萍的应用研究也许是破题的关键路径之一，"浮萍在粮食安全、资源循环利用和生物制 造领域具有广泛的应用前景。" "从突破粮食困境的角度来讲，浮萍作为新食物资源，其优势十分明显。"赵海分析道，浮萍是水生植物，不与粮争地，且环境稳定性强；生长 速度快（可实现指数级生长），不仅产量高还能全年生长； （近）二维生长，易于调控，便于开展垂直种植及工业化生产。 浮萍，能耐有多大？ 12月19日至21日，以"浮萍：生物制造与替代蛋白开发——从基础到应用"为主题的第三届浮萍资源开发与利用研讨会在蓉举办。 浮萍，有什么用？ 欧洲食品安全局（EFSA）今年正式批准浮萍在欧盟内作为新鲜蔬菜生产和消费；马斯克的Spacex公司将浮萍作为太空食物补给，送往国际空 间站……浮萍，这种 ...

品种培育没有终点。展望"十五五"，满足市场对不同口感、营养成分甘蓝的需求，让甘蓝更适合机械化 采收……我们的许多工作都将继续稳步推进。从事蔬菜育种20多年，我见证了蔬菜育种的跨越发展，相 信在团队成员的共同努力下，老百姓将吃上更多更好的越冬甘蓝品种，越冬甘蓝品种的国产化率将持续 提升。 （作者为中国农业科学院蔬菜花卉研究所研究员，本报记者喻思南采访整理） 深入实施种业振兴行动，推进高端智能、丘陵山区适用农机装备研发应用，促进良田良种良机良法集成 增效。 ——摘自"十五五"规划建议 湖北省嘉鱼县潘家湾镇，越冬甘蓝核心主产区，甘蓝接连成片，长势喜人，采收菜农笑容满面。前不 久，在这里看到的幸福画面，让我倍感振奋。2018年以前，这里种的品种大多来自国外，如今的品种是 我们团队自主培育的。 甘蓝，也就是老百姓熟知的卷心菜。长江流域种植的越冬甘蓝，可在次年蔬菜供应淡季的早春错峰上 市，既能丰富百姓餐桌，还能增加农民收益。然而，由于过去国产品种抗寒性不强，长期以来，越冬甘 蓝品种90%以上要从国外进口。自2008年起，我所在的甘蓝育种团队联合种业公司，以湖北省嘉鱼县为 基地，开展越冬甘蓝自主选育，开启了一场10多年的" ...

Core Insights - China is the world's second-largest seed demand country, but the trend of de-globalization is shifting global industrial chain layouts from "efficiency first" to "safety first," creating uncertainty in international trade [1][8] - The Chinese government places high importance on seed industry development, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency in seed sources and technological independence [1][8] - Molecular breeding technology is seen as a key solution to address challenges in the seed industry and promote rural revitalization [1][8] Molecular Breeding Industry Overview - Molecular breeding, also known as gene engineering breeding, involves manipulating DNA at the molecular level to create new varieties with desired traits [2][3] - The industry is supported by various government policies, including the "14th Five-Year Plan for Bioeconomic Development" and the "Plan for Accelerating the Construction of an Agricultural Power" [9][10] Market Status - The market size of China's molecular breeding industry is projected to grow from 700 million yuan in 2020 to 3 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.9% [11] - By 2024, molecular marker-assisted breeding is expected to dominate the market with a 70% share, followed by transgenic technology at 20% and gene editing technology at approximately 10% [11][12] Development Background - China's seed industry faces significant challenges, including reliance on foreign sources for high-end seed varieties and competition from multinational seed companies [7][8] - The government has intensified support for breeding work, focusing on developing original breeding technologies and improving research and commercialization integration [9][10] Future Trends - The molecular breeding industry is expected to reach a market size of 20 billion yuan by 2029, driven by advancements in gene editing and sequencing technologies [15][16] - The integration of molecular breeding with big data and artificial intelligence is anticipated to enhance breeding precision and efficiency [15][16]

Core Insights - The article highlights a significant research breakthrough in wheat drought resistance, revealing the role of the "TaBZR2-TaPPR13-TaAOR1/TaSIG5" regulatory module, which provides new theoretical support and breeding targets for addressing drought-related yield constraints in wheat [2][3]. Research Findings - The research utilized Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) to identify the core transcription factor TaBZR2, which is significantly associated with drought resistance in wheat [3]. - TaBZR2 activates the downstream PPR protein gene TaPPR13, which acts as a positive regulator under drought stress, enhancing the plant's antioxidant defense system and regulating gene expression related to ROS scavenging and ABA signaling pathways [3]. - The collaboration between TaPPR13 and TaAOR1 facilitates stomatal closure, reducing water loss while maintaining photosynthetic capacity, thus allowing wheat to sustain yield advantages under drought stress [3]. Application and Implications - The findings fill a gap in the research on the drought resistance function of PPR proteins in wheat, paving the way for the development of new high drought-resistant and high-yield wheat varieties [3][12]. - The article emphasizes the importance of molecular breeding technologies as a core engine driving innovation in the seed industry, particularly in the context of global food security and sustainable agricultural development [5]. Conference Details - A webinar titled "Molecular Breeding and Seed Industry Innovation" is scheduled for October 24, 2025, featuring prominent experts discussing the latest breakthroughs in molecular breeding [5][6]. - The conference will cover various topics, including the molecular mechanisms of drought resistance in wheat and the application of epigenetic methods to improve crop adaptability [11][14].

Core Insights - Singrow has recently completed a multi-million dollar Series A funding round led by Qingshan Capital and Finc International, with existing investors AgFunder and Ritz Venture Partners participating [1] - The funding will primarily be used for technology research and market expansion [1] - Singrow focuses on developing climate-resilient crop varieties, particularly strawberries, which have been commercialized in multiple regions including Singapore, China, Indonesia, and Thailand [1] Company Overview - Founded in 2019 in Singapore, Singrow leverages molecular breeding technology to develop crop varieties that can thrive under challenging climate conditions [1] - The company’s business model encompasses the entire agricultural value chain, from seedling production to planting solutions and sales management [1] - The founder, Dr. Bao Shengjie, has over 10 years of experience in plant physiology, molecular biology, and crop breeding [1] Market Demand and Product Development - There is a significant demand for high-quality strawberries globally, but many regions lack the necessary growing conditions [3] - Singrow aims to address this gap by developing heat-tolerant strawberry varieties that mimic the flavor and texture of Japanese strawberries while being easier to cultivate [3] - The company has successfully developed eight different strawberry varieties, with some able to flower in temperatures as high as 20 degrees Celsius, compared to the traditional requirement of 8-10 degrees Celsius [3] Business Expansion Strategies - In 2023, Singrow plans to expand its market presence in China by introducing summer strawberry cultivation and offering comprehensive plant factory solutions [4] - The company has achieved an average yield of approximately 3,000 pounds per acre in Shaanxi after one and a half years of cultivation [4] - Singrow aims to form a coalition for summer strawberry cultivation in Northwest China, targeting both domestic and export markets [4] Key Business Segments - Singrow's operations can be categorized into three main areas: climate-resilient strawberry cultivation, comprehensive plant factory solutions, and agricultural service offerings [5] - The plant factory solutions include providing clients with a complete set of services, from seedlings to operational management, allowing clients to focus on initial infrastructure investment [5] - The company is also developing a circular plant factory model in Singapore and Houston, integrating mushroom production with strawberry cultivation to enhance sustainability and reduce costs [5][6] Future Market Focus - The domestic market is currently the primary revenue source for Singrow, but the company plans to expand into the Middle East and Southeast Asia [7] - The Middle East presents a unique opportunity due to its low supply of high-end fruits and vegetables, which Singrow's resilient varieties can help address [8] - The commercial viability of plant factories in these regions is expected to improve as electricity costs decrease, making it an attractive solution for local agricultural production [8]

Core Insights - The sweetness of fruits has significantly increased over the past few decades, with examples such as watermelons now averaging a sugar content of 12, compared to 9 two decades ago [1][2]. Group 1: Factors Contributing to Increased Sweetness - The development of superior fruit varieties through hybridization and modern breeding techniques has been a key factor in enhancing sweetness [2]. - Advances in agricultural technology, including molecular marker-assisted breeding, have improved the efficiency and precision of fruit breeding [2]. - Understanding the molecular mechanisms of sugar accumulation in fruits like tomatoes and strawberries allows for better regulation of sugar content [2][3]. Group 2: Cultivation Practices - Specific cultivation practices, such as grafting "Su Cui No. 1" pear onto rootstocks and planting pollinator varieties, help maintain high sugar characteristics [2]. - Optimal harvesting time is crucial for flavor and texture, with the best period identified as 105 to 110 days post-bloom [3]. Group 3: Quality Considerations - A balance of sweetness and acidity is essential for flavor complexity, with high-quality fruits often having a slight acidity to enhance the sweetness [4]. - Aroma compounds play a significant role in the overall flavor experience, and breeding efforts are increasingly focused on enhancing fruit aroma alongside sweetness [4]. - The quality of fruits is also assessed based on texture, disease resistance, storage capability, and nutritional content, with a growing emphasis on vitamins and antioxidants [4].

R&D Timeline - The joint research team initiated the development of the "Kongshan Cattle 1" breeding chip in October 2023, with the first batch expected to be completed by May 2025 [2][4] Development Goals - By 2027, the plan includes establishing 100 beef cattle characteristic towns, creating 1,000 demonstration villages for cow breeding, supporting 25,000 breeding households, increasing the cow stock by 160,000, and achieving a self-sufficiency rate of over 80% for breeding sources [2][5] Industry Achievements - Two beef cattle breeding farms have been established, with 209 large-scale farms and 1,296 moderately sized farms developed, alongside 53 key beef cattle development towns and 17 provincial standardized breeding farms [3][6] - The "Kongshan Cattle 1" breeding chip is the first of its kind in China and was recognized as a local breed by the National Animal Genetic Resources Committee in 2024 [3][5] Cost Reduction and Efficiency - The breeding chip is expected to reduce breeding costs by approximately 40% and shorten the breeding cycle by 10 to 15 years, providing a scientific basis for breeding direction [4][5] Industry Chain Development - The region has established a comprehensive industry chain encompassing breeding, slaughtering, processing, and marketing, with two large beef cattle trading markets and a specialized slaughterhouse capable of processing 30,000 cattle annually [7][8] - The local market has seen the successful cultivation of national standard grade 4 snowflake beef, with research on feed formulas achieving significant results [8]