"Minqin County Establishes Key Scientific and Technological Platforms for Efficient Utilization of Nutrient Resources"

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Minqin County, Gansu Province, China, has made significant strides in establishing key scientific and technological platforms for efficient utilization of nutrient resources. On August 5, four national-level platforms, including the National Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Nutrient Resources and the High-Efficiency Fertilizer Research Institute, were established at Wuwei Jincang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and Jincang Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Yard. These platforms aim to promote the development of the high-efficiency fertilizer industry, improve nutrient utilization, ensure food security, and protect the ecological environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Nutrient Resources was approved by the Ministry of Science and Technology in November 2022 and is jointly built and reorganized by China Agricultural University, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and Kingenta Co., Ltd.
  • The laboratory has Academician Zhang Fusuo of the Chinese Academy of Engineering as its director and collaborates with domestic and international research institutions and leading enterprises to establish four major bases: fertilizer R&D, talent development, industry support, and international exchange.
  • The High-Efficiency Fertilizer Research Institute has established a high-efficiency fertilizer application technology research platform in Minqin, equipped with an 800-square-meter solar greenhouse, two intelligent artificial climate chambers, and 10,000 mu of experimental demonstration fields.
  • The institute conducts systematic research on the product adaptability and scientific application technology of high-efficiency fertilizers under different climatic conditions, soil types, and crop systems.
  • The platforms aim to solve practical problems in agricultural production, break through agricultural production bottlenecks, ensure food security, and promote farmers' income growth.
  • County Party Secretary Li Wanquan stated that Minqin County will provide services and support, continues to deepen exchanges and cooperation, and jointly create a new era of cooperation between schools and local governments, as well as between schools and enterprises.
  • The event also organized a visit to the Agricultural Science Center of Wuwei Jincang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. and the Jincang Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Yard.

Statistics:

  • The National Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Nutrient Resources covers an area of 800 square meters with an 800-square-meter solar greenhouse, two intelligent artificial climate chambers, and 10,000 mu of experimental demonstration fields.
  • The laboratory was established in November 2022 and has Academician Zhang Fusuo of the Chinese Academy of Engineering as its director.
  • The High-Efficiency Fertilizer Research Institute has established four major bases: fertilizer R&D, talent development, industry support, and international exchange.
  • The institute has a team of experts working on the development of high-efficiency fertilizers.

Sources:

  • Minqin County Government (2022).
  • Wuwei Jincang Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (2022).