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Journal of Agriculture ›› 2018, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (1): 83-88.doi: 10.11923/j.issn.2095-4050.cjas2018-1-083

Special Issue: 农业学科与产业发展 玉米

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From the Past Centennial Progress to More Brilliant Achievements in the Future:The History and Prospects of Maize Industrialization in China

Dai Jingrui, E Lizhu   

  1. China Agricultural University/National Maize Improvement Center, Beijing 100193, china
  • Received:2017-11-04 Revised:2017-11-22 Online:2018-01-20 Published:2020-04-22

Abstract:

This paper summarized the development history of maize improvement in China since the beginning of last century,highlighting the significant achievements in the innovation and utilization of germplasms, the breeding and utilization of elite hybrids, and the research and development of modern breeding technology. The paper also analyzed and discussed the main problems and defects in maize yield and product quality, breeding techniques, and enterprise competitiveness of China’s maize industry, with some proposals for the acceleration of technological innovation and promotion of the commercialisation of GM maize in our country in order to further elevate the level of maize breeding and industrial competitiveness.

Key words: Maize, Breeding, Technological Innovation

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