Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and Hubei Hongshan Laboratory jointly convened a seminar on collaborative research and development in thermotolerant, green, and nutritious super rice on April 30.

Numerous industry experts are present at the conference. [Photo/news.hzau.edu.cn]
The journal Cell recently published a groundbreaking research achievement by Professor Li Yibo's team at HZAU on thermotolerant, green, and nutritious super rice. During the seminar, Professor Li elaborated on the research background, mechanisms, methods, results, application value, and industrial collaborations associated with the study.
Several technology transfer agreements were signed during the conference. HZAU, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, and Yuan Longping Agricultural High-tech Co Ltd inked a strategic cooperation agreement. Professor Li signed cooperation and development agreements with various parties, such as Yang Guang, general manager of Yuan Longping High-tech, and Zhang Conghe, general manager of Win-all High-tech Seed Co Ltd. Additionally, HZAU signed cooperation agreements with the Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Rice Research Institute of Jiangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences.
Academician Zhang Qifa urged Professor Li's team to delve deeper into the significance of the research and focus on industrial development and application.
Academician Zhang Xianlong emphasized that the findings mark a milestone in high-temperature crop science research.
Yan Jianbing, president of HZAU, also expressed his hope the findings will serve as a new starting point, emphasizing a problem-oriented approach, a fusion of scientific and industrial innovations, and empowering field production and industry development.