Group 1 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has approved 153 wheat varieties, with a focus on high yield and stability, accounting for nearly 80% of the approved varieties, with an increase of over 3% compared to control varieties [1][2] - The newly approved wheat varieties show significant improvements in disease resistance, with 12 varieties resistant to Fusarium head blight and 20 resistant to stripe rust, indicating advancements in disease-resistant breeding [1] - The proportion of high-quality specialized wheat varieties has increased, with 37 approved varieties, representing 25% of the total, which is a 3% increase from 2024, enhancing options for specific food products [1] Group 2 - The introduction of high-yield, green, and water-saving wheat varieties has led to a steady increase in yield levels, with over 75% of the approved varieties being high-yielding and stable [2] - Water-saving varieties have shown significant cost-saving benefits, such as the Malan No. 1 variety, which saves over 50 cubic meters of water per acre, with a cumulative promotion area exceeding 9 million acres [2] - The announcement also included the approval of 13 rice varieties and 34 corn varieties, while 12 rice and 17 corn varieties were revoked, indicating a dynamic management approach to variety approval [2]