My scientists will map the millet genome

Chinese scientists will complete the mapping of millet genome map, construct high-density mapping of millet genetic linkage map, excavate millet gene resources on a large scale, obtain core intellectual property rights of millet in batches and cultivate excellent new varieties of millet Today, Shenzhen BGI and Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Millet project The project will rely on the first-class genomics research strength of BGI and the rich Millet Germplasm resources advantages of Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences The signing of the agreement will provide an important basis for revealing the physiological mechanism of millet, such as drought resistance, water saving, high yield and barren tolerance, and provide precise guidance for millet breeding, which will set off a new revolution in the field of millet research and industry Millet originated in China, is the oldest dominant crop, with short growth period, wide adaptability, drought resistance, barren and other characteristics Under the circumstances of drastic global climate change, continuous reduction of cultivated land resources, increasing shortage of water resources and increasing heat of balanced diet, vigorously cultivating and promoting excellent millet varieties and related industries will help to improve land utilization rate, save irrigation water, increase grain output, reasonable dietary structure and improve people's health Under the leadership of Zhao Zhihai and other core scientific researchers, Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Hebei Province, after more than 40 years of dedicated research and pioneering efforts, has now selected six suitable zhangzagu series varieties for production and cultivation, with a demonstration and promotion area of more than 1 million mu In 2007, a record 810 kg / Mu was set As the world's largest center for genome research and biological information analysis, BGI established the "Key Laboratory of the Ministry of genomics and agriculture" in December 2009, and as the leading unit, established the "China Agricultural genomics discipline group" and jointly established the "Shenzhen genomics branch" with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences A high-throughput transgenic, character identification and molecular breeding platform has been set up for many agricultural species The cooperation project will speed up the integration of Huada's high-throughput sequencing and information analysis capabilities with the rich breeding experience and germplasm resources of Zhangjiakou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, quickly tap millet gene resources, protect its core intellectual property rights, reveal physiological mechanisms such as drought resistance, water saving, high-yield and barren tolerance of millet, and at the same time cultivate new varieties of millet with higher yield, high quality and stress resistance, so as to breed Chinese culture Ming's ancient crops give full play to their advantages and make positive contributions to national food security.