Imagine the analogy of a large public library with rooms full of books. We used to have to use the card catalogue and browse through the books to find the information we needed. Now we know the precise page that contains the piece of information we need. In the same way, we can find out precisely which plant contains a gene conferring a specific characteristic.
It is exciting to be partnering with BGI in this initiative, working with some of the best scientists, and the best technology to drive progress for the poorest people in the world.
Beyond agricultural innovation, China has rich experience and significant potential in bio-gas, vaccine R&D and manufacture, and medicine research, which are critical for helping the poorest in Africa to alleviate poverty and live productive lives. We are pleased to cooperate with the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology to co-invest in these innovative programs for the poorest in Africa and around the world.
1968年,我正在读中学,当时保罗・埃利希的《人口爆炸》一书影响很大。这本书的开头是这样写的:“让全人类吃饱的努力已经失败,70年代将有亿万人因饥饿丧生,现在启动任何速成项目都无济于事,世界人口死亡率大幅上升已成定局……”虽然当时我对农业知之甚少,但也惊诧于人类面临的巨大挑战,并对人类能否避免这一厄运担忧不止。
幸运的是,这个可怕的预言失败了。很大程度上我们要感谢世界上几位农业天才的创新。美国的诺曼・博罗格和中国的袁隆平等农业科学家,研发出了新品种的小麦、水稻以及玉米,并由此在20世纪引发了一场“绿色革命”。这场革命在世界范围内帮助农民将粮食产量提高了两到三倍。
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