The opening of 1700 new varieties of vegetables and vegetables in the Chengdu Seed Industry Expo made public appearances

Cover reporter Zhao Zixuan

Have you seen pink pumpkin and green eggplant? On June 18, the 8th Chengdu Seed Industry Expo (spring) New varieties of field plantation exhibition opened at Tianfu Vegetable Fragrant Expo Park. The expo was based on the theme of "revitalization of seed industry, strong species with me". New varieties of fruits and vegetables.

The reporter learned that this exhibition includes the display of open field varieties and the planting of greenhouse varieties. There are 10 pieces of fields displayed in the open field, with an area of ​​about 50 acres. There are 4 display area of ​​greenhouses, with a display area of ​​about 20 acres. The comprehensive display area is about 46,700 square meters. Essence

There are 137 exhibitors of this exhibition, including 6 scientific research institutions. It has grown 1,700 new varieties such as eggplant, pepper, tomato, corn, beans, melons, and leafy vegetables.

It is reported that on June 10, the organizing committee of the conference invited provincial and municipal experts to evaluate the 1700 varieties of the exhibitors on the spot. Through the comprehensive evaluation of the field performance and taste, quality, and commodity nature of various varieties, they screened out to screen out. More than 160 crops such as pepper, tomato, corn are recommended.

According to the organizer, this session has also made great efforts in attracting audiences. The collected varieties of the exhibitors focus on application and business, but also increase interest and innovation. There are many varieties with ornamental value. These colorful Qigua appeared at the exhibition site, as well as delicious small tomatoes, melon, and fresh corn for the audience to taste, so that the audience was full of eyes and full of mouth.

It is reported that after the opening of the Eighth Chengdu Seed Industry Expo (Spring) New varieties, it is expected to last a week and end on June 25.

According to the relevant person in charge of the Chengdu Agricultural and Rural Bureau, the Chengdu Seed Industry Expo has been held for eight consecutive years, with an average of more than 1,000 new varieties of vegetables per year, and has made great contributions to enriching the "vegetable baskets" and "fruit plates" of Chengdu citizens. A high -quality platform for the exchange and cooperation between Chengdu breeding enterprises and even Sichuan breeding enterprises has brought good economic and social benefits. It is an important fulcrum for Chengdu Seed Industry and Sichuan Seed Industry to implement the "going global" strategy. In the future, Chengdu will continue to provide strong support for the hosted industry expo, and strive to build the "Chengdu Seed Industry Expo" as a "golden signboard" in Chengdu's breeding industry.

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