苟长青在塔里木大学完成本硕博连读。从青涩学子成长为科研教学并重的青年学者，他深耕害虫综合治 理领域十余载，用科研力量守护农田丰收，以师者初心培育青年人才，在塔里木河畔书写着边疆学者的 坚守与担当。 苟长青的家，在塔里木大学附近的一师十六团。上高中后，他对团场职工生产的辛苦，有了更深的体 会。 "当初选择农业相关专业，就是想为家乡农业发展做点实事。"这份朴素的初心，让他在2016年本科毕业 后，继续留在塔里木大学攻读硕士学位。考博时，他本已顺利通过西北农林科技大学等高校的笔试，却 在对家乡的眷恋和胡杨精神的感召下，选择回到塔里木大学面试，并成为学校首届生物学博士研究生。 "塔大的博士点虽然刚起步，但研究方向更贴合南疆农业实际，能直接为职工群众解决生产难题。"最 终，苟长青将科研方向定在了新疆农业急需的植物保护领域。 "牧草盲蝽对棉花、果树危害极大，严重时会导致减产20%—30%，甚至绝收。"苟长青介绍，他的研究 聚焦于这一新疆特色农业害虫的绿色防治。不同于传统化学农药防治，他带领团队探索干扰害虫越冬基 因的创新路径——通过研究牧草盲蝽越冬前的能量储存机制，找到关键调控基因，利用dsRNA喷洒技术 干扰基因表达， ...

当地时间11日，2026年英国皇家植物园邱园兰花节在伦敦正式开幕。本届兰花节将持续至3月8日，恰逢 中国农历新春，这是该活动举办30年来首次以中国为主题，系统呈现中国丰富的生物多样性资源、传统 文化元素以及中英在植物科学领域的长期合作成果，成为中英人文交流与生态合作的重要展示平台。 邱园园长理查德·德弗雷尔表示，今年之所以选择中国为主题，是因为中国是世界上生物多样性最丰富 的国家之一，同时中国文化博大精深，本届兰花节希望向观众呈现"自然与文化"两条叙事线索。 德弗雷尔说，兰花被视为生物多样性的"金丝雀"。由于对环境变化高度敏感，兰花能提示生态系统的细 微变动。兰花节不仅是观赏性活动，也向观众介绍植物保护的重要性，并展现跨国科研合作的价值。 中国驻英国大使郑泽光在开幕致辞中说，兰花在中英两国都广受喜爱。作为中国传统文化中"花中四君 子"之一，兰花具有特殊地位，被认为象征正直、坚韧与高洁的品格，常被写入中国诗词。他说，在"绿 水青山就是金山银山"的理念指引下，中国正加快推动绿色低碳转型、加强环境保护。（总台记者 陈林 聪） 在兰花节主展区，摆放着由植物材料制作的巨型"龙"，旁边点缀着熊猫、凤凰、鹳等形象，兰花则与 ...

Core Viewpoint - The last baobab tree in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, is at risk of being cut down due to land development, prompting environmentalists to take action to protect it [1][3]. Group 1: Environmental Significance - The baobab tree, known as the "Tree of Life," holds significant cultural importance in the region and is referred to as the "African treasure tree" due to its robust trunk and edible fruits and leaves [1][3]. - The tree is approximately 100 years old and is located near the old city center ferry terminal, making it a symbol of the city [3]. Group 2: Development Threat - The land on which the baobab tree stands is owned by a state-owned enterprise, and it is set to be sold to a private developer in 2024, leading to concerns about the tree's fate as construction is imminent [3]. - Local merchants currently sell fabrics on this land, indicating economic activity that may conflict with conservation efforts [3]. Group 3: Conservation Efforts - Environmentalist Mangali has established a plant protection organization to lead efforts in saving the baobab tree [3]. - The director of the Congolese Tourism Board, Mukubu, has expressed support for the conservation efforts, emphasizing the tree's representation of "the strength of Congolese culture" and its historical significance [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significance of the Chinese Water Leek as a critically endangered plant species, emphasizing its ecological importance and the conservation efforts being undertaken to protect it [2][4]. Group 1: Conservation Efforts - A research team from Wuhan University discovered the Chinese Water Leek over 30 years ago, leading to increased attention and conservation efforts [4]. - Since 2019, the Xin'anjiang Forest Farm has been responsible for the protection of the Chinese Water Leek, creating a 60 square meter nursery for its cultivation [4]. - In 2020, 993 plants were collected from their native habitat and relocated for protection and breeding, achieving a survival rate of over 95% in their new environment by 2022 [4][5]. Group 2: Habitat and Growth Conditions - The Chinese Water Leek thrives in a specific environment characterized by clean water sources, with the Xin'anjiang water maintaining a constant temperature of 17°C and meeting national drinking water standards [2][4]. - The plant reproduces through spores rather than seeds, relying on water flow and birds for its propagation, and is highly sensitive to environmental conditions [2][4]. Group 3: Future Research and Collaboration - The Xin'anjiang Forest Farm is now the only demonstration site for the relocation and protection of the Chinese Water Leek in Zhejiang Province [6]. - There is a need for further research on the plant's ecological relationships and conservation methods, with hopes to collaborate with more research teams to ensure the survival of this endangered species [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the conservation efforts for the critically endangered Baishanzu fir, emphasizing its ecological significance and the ongoing work to protect and cultivate this unique species in the Baishanzu National Park [1][2][3] Group 1: Conservation Efforts - The Baishanzu fir is a relic plant from the Quaternary glacial period and is listed as one of the 12 most endangered plants globally by the World Conservation Union [1] - Conservationists have been engaged in long-term protection and cultivation efforts since the species was first discovered in 1963, including techniques like grafting and artificial pollination [1] - Over 5,000 Baishanzu fir seedlings have been successfully cultivated and returned to the wild, showcasing the success of these conservation initiatives [3] Group 2: Ecological Importance - The Baishanzu National Park hosts a well-preserved subtropical forest ecosystem, serving as a habitat for numerous rare and endangered species [2] - The park is recognized as one of the richest areas in China for wild large fungi genetic resources, highlighting its biodiversity [2] - A comprehensive monitoring and protection system has been established in the park, utilizing advanced technology to safeguard ecological and species resources [2]