Pakistan, China reach wheat lab deal

Through cooperation, the efficiency of wheat varieties can be lifted.


China Economic Net February 22, 2025
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An agreement on China-Pakistan Joint Laboratory for Wheat Germplasm Innovation and Biological Breeding was recently reached, marking a significant step in boosting the development of wheat seed industry and related sectors.

"Due to different geographical conditions, there is genetic diversity in wheat germplasm resources between the two countries, exhibiting great potential for wheat variety improvement through germplasm exchange," said Professor Liu Dongcheng, Dean at Hebau College of Agronomy.

As Liu observed, China boasts advantages in basic research and molecular breeding while Pakistan has rich experience in soilless cultivation and tissue culture. Through cooperation, the efficiency of wheat varieties can be lifted.

 

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