The red and purple seawater rice, with an unpalatable taste, has to be planted for more than one million acres, what is the country's plan?
In the context of the continuous progress of modern agricultural science and technology, China is committed to exploring a special kind of rice - seawater rice. Although this rice does not taste as good as it could have at the moment, its potential value goes far beyond a mere taste experience. From a historical point of view, the research and development of seawater rice was not achieved overnight, and it carries behind the unremitting pursuit of human food security and environmental adaptability. With global climate change and increasing tension on land resources, how to use land that was once considered barren has become an important issue. This article will take readers to an in-depth understanding of the story of seawater rice, from its origin, development process to future prospects, as well as its profound impact on the development of agriculture in China and the world.
In the 30s of the last century, some scholars in the world began to try to study how to grow rice in harsh environments. In 1939, Sri Lanka successfully cultivated the world's first rice variety Pokkali that could grow in saline soil, marking the beginning of seawater rice technology. Subsequently, the technology quickly attracted the attention of several coastal countries and regions, including India, as they all faced a similar challenge: how to ensure a stable food supply, especially in the face of frequent natural disasters. For countries that have suffered from prolonged famine, new technologies that can effectively increase food production are undoubtedly extremely attractive.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese government also realized the importance of developing saline-alkali tolerant crops in the face of the huge pressure of food demand brought about by the huge population base and the rapid growth of the population. However, it was not until the late 70s of the 20th century that China really began to systematically breed seawater rice. After years of hard work, researchers have finally screened a batch of saline-alkali tolerant rice varieties suitable for growing in China's southeast coastal areas. Since the beginning of the 21st century, with the addition of Yuan Longping's team of scientists to this field and remarkable results, the seawater rice project has gradually entered the fast lane.
It is worth noting that although some seawater rice products currently on the market are attracting attention due to their unique color (purple-red), they have not won the favor of consumers due to their rough taste. However, experts are convinced that it is possible to breed new seawater rice varieties with better export sense and higher nutritional value in the future through continuous improvement of breeding techniques. In fact, many of the foods we know today have gone through a lengthy breeding process to become delicacies on the table, such as watermelon, bananas and other fruits.
In addition to improving the taste, expanding the scale of seawater rice cultivation will also help alleviate the problem of arable land shortage on the mainland. It is estimated that there is a large amount of underutilized or even considered uncultivated saline land throughout the country. If these land resources can be effectively exploited and utilized, it is equivalent to adding hundreds of millions of acres of effective cultivated land to the country. This is of great significance for ensuring national food security and promoting sustainable economic and social development.
In addition, with the intensification of global warming, the frequent occurrence of extreme weather events has led to more and more uncertainties in traditional agricultural production. In this context, seawater rice with strong stress resistance will undoubtedly become one of the important tools to cope with future challenges. It can not only reduce the negative impact of changes in the natural environment on agricultural production to a certain extent, but also may help other countries, especially those in arid or semi-arid regions, to solve the problem of food shortages.
In summary, although seawater rice has not yet dominated the market at this stage, its huge potential cannot be ignored. As a key technology aimed at improving global food security, the research and development of seawater rice will surely bring brighter prospects to China and the world. At the same time, we also look forward to the application of more innovative ideas and technical means to bring new vitality and vitality to this once barren land. Finally, we welcome all readers and friends to share their views and suggestions on seawater rice, and let us witness the growth process of this great cause together!
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