China's largest pure-desert wheat field combats desertification

Traditional wheat planting methods face many challenges in the desert due to low soil organic matter and nutrient content, high evaporation rates, poor water and fertilizer retention, and high salinity.

To ensure successful planting, Gu said, "We use a precise, quantitative, and high-frequency irrigation method to deliver the necessary nutrients and water to the wheat roots."

"The key factor for successful trial planting is our innovative development of a systematic management application technology tailored to the desert's unique climate and soil conditions, addressing various issues at every planting stage," he said.