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State Agriculture and Fisheries minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan (pic) said many local produce are no longer given attention to, as the race towards creating better genetics of plants and food sources intensifies. He said these overlooked plants that are considered endemic to Sabah or have been around for generations in villages statewide have their own uses and benefits, and are at risk of extinction if they are not gathered, documented and preserved. “Food and plant experts all over the world are busy competing to create super varieties including genetically modified organisms (GMO), but also many species of local plants and herbs that should be promoted as well,” he said. ....
China’s seed ‘Silicon Valley’ in Nanfan strives for tech innovation, but long-time basic research, investment needed for global competition Zhang Hongpei and Zhao Juecheng in Sanya Published: May 19, 2021 06:06 PM About 30 years ago when Li was still a little boy, he remembered a time when many agricultural researchers across the country came to his hometown in Sanya s Yazhou district, South China s Hainan Province, for plant breeding, because the tropical island province can help shorten the breeding cycle of a variety by one third or a half. I cannot forget that a researcher from North China s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region cried very sadly when the sorghum he planted was mostly eaten by sparrows, and from that moment on, I came to know that my hometown would become a key national breeding base, Li, now a taxi driver, told the Global Times during the trip from Yazhou station to the Nanfan Technology City in the district. ....
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Planting native seeds By Kim Sun-ae What was your happiest moment recently? One spring day, I was delighted to receive indigenous seeds, including green and brown beans that the Korean Women Peasants Association sent me. When planted, the small beans will turn into roots, green leaves and then into a lot of beans in autumn. The seeds gave me courage and new energy, when I thought about their amazing possibilities and endless changes. Those who are interested in planting native seeds in their gardens or pots can visit the website of the Korean Women Peasants Association and receive three or four kinds of seeds indigenous to Korea in spring after sending 10,000 won to support the organization. The money is used for female farmers to conserve native seeds. Last year, on our plot that we farm on weekends, my family and I grew red beans that I received from the organization, and they tasted very good. ....
The victory gave second seeded Nadal the 36th ATP Masters 1000 crown, equalling top seeded Djokovic s all-time record, since the series was established in 1990. In t ....