Focusing on top global scientific research resources to support the development of the global sunflower industry, the 21st International Sunflower Conference was successfully held
The 21st International Sunflower Conference was held from August 21st to August 24th in Wuyuan County, Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, China. The theme of this conference is "Dialogue and Integration between Sunflower and Oil Sunflower". More than 400 scholars, experts, and business representatives from 23 countries gathered together to exchange scientific research achievements in various aspects of the sunflower industry, including sunflower genetics and breeding, variety improvement, pathology and pest control, cultivation and planting.
At present, the annual planting area of sunflower in China is about 8-10 million mu, ranking first in the world; The annual export of goods is about 450000 tons, making it the largest exporter of sunflower products; The average annual turnover of the entire sunflower industry chain is 35-40 billion yuan. The development of the sunflower industry has driven the income growth and prosperity of millions of people engaged in sunflower breeding, planting, technical services, production and other related industries.
The International Sunflower Conference is the most well-known and academically influential sunflower academic event in the sunflower industry. 11 internationally renowned experts were invited to give keynote speeches at this conference, and over 40 domestic and foreign industry experts and scholars conducted sub presentations on 8 different topics; On site observation and on-site discussion of 139 sunflower new variety experimental demonstrations widely collected worldwide. By exchanging information and technology, building a "bridge" for sharing scientific research achievements, further undertaking industrial advantages resources, strengthening communication and technical interaction between domestic and foreign experts; Sharing sunflower planting and cultivation techniques, as well as research and development of high-quality varieties, working together to address challenges such as global climate and environmental change, strengthening the cultivation of better new sunflower varieties, benefiting sunflower growers around the world, and helping the industry improve quality and efficiency.
This conference comprehensively showcases the significant achievements of China's sunflower industry. Build a joint breeding system and establish a new pattern of high-quality development for the sunflower industry that is more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable; Provide strong technical support for the development of the sunflower industry and promote technological progress in the world sunflower industry; To increase the income and production of global sunflower farmers, and to empower the efficient and high-quality development of the industrial chain!
