Only then did everyone discover that indeed, the leaves of this Haloxylon ammodendron are thinner and more pointed than those of the traditional Haloxylon ammodendron. Originally, the leaves of Haloxylon ammodendron were very thin, but they did not expect that the leaves of this super Haloxylon ammodendron would be even thinner.
The buds emerging from the branches are like pointed needles, a bit like the needles of masson pine. It is no wonder that it can survive in the Gobi desert.
And compared to the longer needles of traditional Haloxylon ammodendron, the needles of this super Haloxylon ammodendron are relatively shorter and arranged in clusters, which is also to be more suitable for the arid environment of the desert Gobi.
"Compared with the drought-resistant moso bamboo over there, this super Haloxylon ammodendron is the first super-drought-tolerant plant that combines transgenes and gene editing that we have cultivated.
From the completion of cultivation to cultivation in a closed environment to large-scale planting in the natural outdoor environment, this super Haloxylon ammodendron variety has performed very well and its genome is also very stable.
We mixed various other plants with this super Haloxylon ammodendron, and allowed them to be mixed with other plants for pollination during the flowering period of this super Haloxylon ammodendron, and then observed the effects of the genes of other plants on the seeds of this super Haloxylon ammodendron.
Whether genes have an impact, we also focus on whether this super Haloxylon ammodendron gene will contaminate other plant genes.
We know that there is actually reproductive isolation between plants, but compared to animals, plants have more reproductive isolation, which is why there are so many hybrid plant varieties.
We are conducting experiments in this area mainly because we are worried that the plant reproduction isolation gene of the super Haloxylon ammodendron we have cultivated is not stable enough, which will cause it to contaminate other plant genes and cause harm to the entire ecological environment.
According to our long-term observation, the genes of this super Haloxylon ammodendron are very stable and will not contaminate the genes of other plants, nor will they be contaminated by the genes of other plants.
We still have a lot of mixed plants in this super Haloxylon ammodendron experimental forest. If you are interested, you can go and collect relevant specimens for research."
Speaking of this, Yang Fang glanced at Deputy Director Cheng and Professor Zhang Chengwang with a smile, and then continued: "In addition to experiments between plants, we also conducted experiments on a variety of animals, such as mice, rabbits,
Experiments were carried out on pigs, monkeys, pigeons, sparrows and other birds as well as bees, butterflies, flies and other insects to observe these animals eating the branches, leaves, roots, flowers and fruits of these super Haloxylon ammodendron, so as to observe these animals eating this super for a long time.
Will the health and genes of Haloxylon ammodendron be affected?
We know that the reproductive capacity of mice is very strong. Adult mice can basically reproduce in one and a half to two months. They give birth to 8-15 litters per litter, and can be pregnant with 6-10 babies in a year. We use mice for reproduction.
With the characteristics of strong ability and fast growth rate, we conducted breeding experiments on hundreds of pairs of mice, and through continuous breeding of their families, we observed whether the mice themselves and their offspring would appear after eating these super Haloxylon ammodendron.
Health problems, whether the genes themselves will be affected.
Judging from our current experiments and observations in various aspects, this super Haloxylon ammodendron is very safe, and it has met the conditions for large-scale planting in the natural environment."
Oh? Hearing what Yang Fang said, Deputy Director Cheng, Professor Zhang Chengwang and Professor Huang Shiwei couldn't help showing surprise on their faces. They also didn't expect that this super Haloxylon ammodendron variety would meet the conditions for large-scale planting so quickly.
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However, everyone still has doubts in their hearts. After all, these data are only Yang Fang's own words, which is equivalent to their own words. They don't know whether it is correct or not, whether this data is true and reliable, and whether it has any water content.
Is the relevant experimental data complete and can it stand the test? Deputy Director Cheng did not express his position first, but asked very cautiously.
Yang Fang nodded very seriously when he heard this and said: "All the relevant experimental observation data are available. We not only save the original recorded data, but also the relevant image and video data. All of these data can be made public. Relevant leaders and experts are welcome.
Review and review at any time.
I can very responsibly assure you that these information are completely authentic and reliable. They have not been modified or edited in any later period, and they can all withstand inspection and scrutiny.
We are not the only ones who believe that it meets the ecological safety standards for plants and meets the conditions for large-scale planting, but everyone in our laboratory thinks so. We have confidence in it and are willing to guarantee it."
Okay! Hearing Yang Fang’s serious and firm words, Deputy Director Cheng couldn’t help but say hello, and then said to Yang Fang: “I believe you, please prepare the relevant information for this super Haloxylon ammodendron for us.
, we will take it with us when we leave this time."
Speaking of this, Deputy Director Cheng turned to Wu Hao and said: "Our country has always been cautious about transgenic technology and gene editing technology. After all, any new technology will not go smoothly in the development process.
All kinds of problems. In order to be responsible for the people and future generations, we must ensure that these new technologies and the new plant varieties cultivated by new technologies will not have any impact on our people and the natural ecological environment.
It's a hazard.
Therefore, we should be cautious about any new plant variety cultivated through transgenic technology and gene editing technology. Only by ensuring that it will not cause harm to people and the natural environment can we allow and liberalize the use of it.
Its large-scale breeding and cultivation restrictions.”
At this point, Deputy Director Cheng bent a branch of Super Haloxylon ammodendron and said to Wu Hao and everyone: "As you can see, once this Super Haloxylon ammodendron and that new drought-tolerant bamboo variety over there are approved,
It will play a huge role in our country's wind prevention and sand control, desertification control and restoration projects of the northwest ecological environment.
Therefore, we have to be cautious, especially for such major engineering projects, we should treat it even more cautiously."
Hearing what Deputy Director Cheng said, Wu Hao nodded and affirmed: "Of course, we fully support the work of you and the relevant departments. On this matter, your and I have very consistent views. That is, only by confirming this process
Only when the new plant varieties cultivated by transgenic technology and gene editing technology are safe and will not cause harm to the ecological environment and people can restrictions be opened for large-scale planting, breeding and sales.
This is a bottom line that we have always adhered to and no one can cross it. So please rest assured that we will definitely cooperate with your work and do whatever we want. I have full confidence in our scientific researchers and our technology.