Core Insights - The establishment of the academician workstation in Yixing, Jiangsu, is a significant development for the local economy, particularly benefiting the health grain industry through collaboration with Jiangnan Midao, a company focused on low GI grain research and production [1][2]. Company Overview - Jiangnan Midao, founded in 2018, specializes in low GI (glycemic index) food products and has developed a full industry chain from rice cultivation to market [1][3]. - The company has achieved a significant increase in rice yield, raising it from 500-600 pounds per acre to 1,000 pounds, and has expanded its low GI rice planting area to over 50,000 acres with an annual processing capacity exceeding 7,000 tons [3][4]. Research and Development - The academician workstation aims to bridge the gap in research commercialization, focusing on low GI rice as its primary research subject [4]. - Jiangnan Midao is working on developing rapid testing methods for GI values that do not rely on traditional human testing, addressing a gap in the market for reliable data on low GI foods [4]. Future Plans - The company plans to expand its range of healthy grain products, including low GI barley and low-protein rice suitable for chronic kidney disease patients, to meet diverse health needs [3]. - The focus will be on improving the taste and yield of low GI rice rather than solely reducing the GI value, emphasizing consumer satisfaction [3].