Core Insights - The "Ice Kirin" facility sweet melon variety was successfully developed, achieving a sugar content of 19% and strong resistance, with a transparent traceability system from farm to table [1] - A supply agreement for 240 tons was signed with high-end fruit market enterprises in Beijing, Shanghai, and Ningbo, expected to increase income for surrounding farmers by over 10 million yuan [1] - The local seedling industry in Xincheng County is thriving, with over 140 seedling companies and an annual production of over 2 billion seedlings, meeting local and national demand [2] Industry Development - The establishment of an "innovation stage" has facilitated the growth of the seedling industry, with a vegetable seedling release platform connecting production, supply, and sales [2] - The annual spring exhibition for new facility melon and vegetable varieties serves as a "selection supermarket" for growers, attracting participants from across the country [2] - The total seedling area in Xincheng County is 6.65 million square meters, supporting the cultivation of millions of acres of vegetables locally and exporting to over 20 provinces nationwide [2] Technological Advancements - High-standard solar greenhouses and multi-span greenhouses are widely used, equipped with temperature control systems such as spray irrigation and shading [2] - The collaboration between local seedling companies and the provincial agricultural research institute has led to the successful development of six vegetable varieties with independent intellectual property rights [1][2]