BAODING: China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory Agreement for Wheat Germplasm Innovation
Key Points:
- Agreement Signed: China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Wheat Germplasm Innovation and Biological Breeding established.
- Objective: To boost the development of the wheat seed industry and related sectors.
- Genetic Diversity: The two countries’ differing geographical conditions provide valuable genetic diversity for wheat variety improvement.
- China’s Strength: Expertise in basic research and molecular breeding.
- Pakistan’s Strength: Experience in soilless cultivation and tissue culture.
- Cooperation Benefits: Joint efforts will enhance the efficiency of wheat variety development.
An agreement was recently signed to establish the China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Wheat Germplasm Innovation and Biological Breeding. This partnership aims to advance the development of the wheat seed industry and related sectors.
Genetic Diversity and Cooperation Potential
Professor Liu Dongcheng, Dean at Hebau College of Agronomy, highlighted the genetic diversity of wheat germplasm resources between China and Pakistan due to their differing geographical conditions. This diversity offers significant potential for improving wheat varieties through germplasm exchange.
Complementary Strengths of Both Countries
Professor Liu emphasized that China excels in basic research and molecular breeding, while Pakistan brings valuable experience in soilless cultivation and tissue culture. By leveraging these strengths through cooperation, the efficiency of wheat variety development can be significantly enhanced.