Tai'an promotes seed industry development

The Information Office of the Tai'an Municipal People's Government held a news conference themed "Promoting the High-Quality Development of the Modern Seed Industry" on Dec 3, with the purpose of consolidating the development foundation of the seed industry.

The conference focuses on the protection of seed resources. Tai'an is conducting solid work in the third census and collection of crop germplasm resources, with censuses of crop germplasm resources having been fully implemented in 1956, 1981, and 2014. A total of 459 pieces of various seeds have been collected as well, according to officials at a teleconference on Shandong's census of germplasm resources on April 25.

Another highlight of the conference was the independent innovation and promotion of seeds. Tai'an will work together with universities and scientific research institutes to cultivate more seeds to ensure grain stocks grow. In 2021, three new wheat species in the city have reached the national standard and have been put into production.

Tai'an will continue to promote the construction of regional elite breeding bases, with Ningyang and Xintai counties in Tai'an having been designated as national vegetable elite breeding bases. The construction of the national lily elite breeding base in Tai'an, which is valued at 25 million yuan ($3.92 million), has been completed as well.

High priority will be given to promote the development of agricultural enterprises as well, with particular focuses on melon and vegetable seeds. The city is aiming to form a new pattern that features the production of crop seeds and vegetable seeds.