Core Insights - The 2025 National (Yangling) Wheat Variety Observation Event was held from May 9 to 11 in Shaanxi and Henan provinces, showcasing new wheat varieties and their performance in the field [1][2] - The event highlighted the successful breeding of the high-yield, disease-resistant wheat variety "Xiyuan 151," developed through collaboration between Northwest A&F University and Nanyang Agricultural Science Institute [2] Group 1: Event Overview - The observation event included representatives from universities, research institutions, seed companies, and agricultural departments, who examined various wheat varieties such as Xiyuan 162, Xiyuan 962, and Weilong 169 in Shaanxi, and Xiyuan 151, Xiyuan 511, and Xiyuan 161 in Henan [1] - The event served as a platform for understanding cultivation management and promoting new varieties [1] Group 2: Wheat Variety Development - Xiyuan 151 was recognized for its excellent performance in trials, particularly in Nanyang, a key grain production area in China, which provides favorable conditions for agricultural research and application [1][2] - The variety is noted for its good cold and drought resistance, making it suitable for early and mid-season planting in high water and fertilizer areas of Shaanxi, Henan, and Anhui [2] Group 3: Industry Collaboration and Development - The Yangling Demonstration Zone aims to create a "Silicon Valley for Dryland Seed Industry," promoting integration between industry and academia, and fostering a comprehensive development model of "production, learning, research, breeding, and promotion" [2] - The region currently hosts over 68 provincial and ministerial-level seed research platforms, more than 1,000 breeding scientists, and over 100 seed companies, establishing a complete industrial chain for seed development [2]