Wu Hao smiled and shook his head: "No matter what, I can't pretend to be a public servant." So, if you want to fight for this project, you have to rely on your own ability. But personally, I'm still more optimistic about this project. ”

Seeing that Wu Hao didn't buy it, Yang Fang was slightly disappointed, but this disappointment was fleeting, and she immediately smiled at Wu Hao: "It's already rare to have your recognition, and I am very confident in this project." ”

Wu Hao nodded, then thought for a moment, then looked at Yang Fang and said, "That's it, I'll listen to the opinions of several people in charge of your research center first." ”

Oh, hearing Wu Hao say this, Yang Fang instantly became excited, and then showed a bright smile: "Thank you, Mr. Wu, don't worry, I promise to create a beautiful sea of roses for you and Mr. Lin." ”

Wu Hao smiled and waved his hand: "It's not for us, I'm optimistic about this project, it's not for anyone, but for the development prospects of this project."

So what you're going to do is it's all research-oriented, everything project-oriented, you know. ”

"Yes, I see what you mean. Rest assured, I will definitely focus on project research and development. Yang Fang put away her smile and replied.

Wu Hao smiled with satisfaction when he heard this, and then asked with a smile in the vast sandy area: "I remember that there are many drought-tolerant plants you have studied, what about the moso bamboo I saw last time and the drought-tolerant corn you mentioned, what is the current situation of these two plants." ”

Hearing his question, Yang Fang immediately answered at him: "The research on these two plants continues, and good results have been achieved. At present, we have successfully extracted the fast-growing genes of moso bamboo, and have begun to try to insert some drought-tolerant plants suitable for growing next door to the desert, such as Populus euphratica, willow, poplar microphylla and so on.

However, the process of gene fusion is very complex, and it is even more difficult to get these plants to accept another gene and change its production habits. Therefore, the whole experimental research work is still being carried out in an orderly manner, and there is still a long way to go before the results can be produced.

On the other hand, the drought-tolerant genes of some drought-tolerant plants suitable for growing next door to the desert, such as Populus euphratica, Salix, Populus microphylla, etc., are extracted and implanted into Moso bamboo, so that Moso bamboo can adapt to the arid and saline-alkali environment here.

Either method, it involves the technology of gene editing and gene mixing and recombination in plants, so the whole research process can be said to be very difficult.

At present, there are many biological laboratories in the world that conduct research in this area, but none of them have such cross-order research results.

Moreover, most laboratories now mainly study the gene editing and recombination of plants of the same order, family and genus, because the species are the same, so the rejection will be much smaller, which is easier to produce results.

In fact, grafting and hybridization, as well as transgenesis, as we know it, are all gene-editing technologies. An example that we can come into contact with on a daily basis, such as citrus, grapefruit, orange, lemon, these are actually cultivated through these technologies, and the famous hybrid rice, in fact, is also the principle. ”

Wu Hao nodded when he heard this, and then smiled at Yang Fang: "Don't worry, I have confidence in you and your team, I believe that you will definitely make history."

You and everyone know what this technical achievement means, so I won't emphasize it. I hope that you can continue to work hard and not live up to such good conditions and resources, let alone the expectations of me and all of you. ”

"You can rest assured that we will continue to work hard and strive to achieve fruitful results in the shortest possible time to repay the company and Mr. Wu for your strong support and care for us." Yang Fang assured Wu Hao.

Wu Hao shook his head: "I said it, don't worry, do research, you just have to be patient and take your time." ”

Yes, Yang Fang nodded, and then continued to introduce to Wu Hao: "Then there is drought-tolerant corn, in fact, the drought tolerance and salinity resistance of corn itself are good. We screen among many varieties, select some qualified seeds for breeding, and then extract genes from them for editing, fusion and recombination, so as to breed new varieties.

Compared to moso bamboo, this project is relatively simple. In fact, the genetically modified technology of these crops is still doing well, and it is relatively easy for us to make a difference in this area.

However, we are not only experiencing technical problems, but also other external problems. In particular, the current lack of understanding of GM technology among the public will affect the implementation of this project.

Then there is the relevant regulatory system, and the relevant state departments are currently cautious about genetically modified technology and genetically modified crops. So if we want to do some more in-depth research, and the relevant experiments must be approved by the relevant authorities.

Finally, there are some environmental groups and environmentalists who are very resistant to GM technology. Once they are targeted, it can be very difficult to deal with, and it may even affect the company's reputation. ”

Wu Hao nodded when he heard this: "These problems are indeed very troublesome, but they are not impossible to solve. In fact, all well-known biological companies are now carrying out research work on genetically modified technology, and our domestic enterprises must not lag behind.

Therefore, this kind of forward-looking technical research will not be prevented by the relevant departments. You don't have to worry too much about this, just go through the normal process.

As for the other two issues, these are two practical issues. The first is the unknown panic of the population, which takes time to accept and adapt, and it will not be solved in a while, take your time.

As for these environmental groups and environmental activists, they don't need to deal with them for the time being, and they are just spending some more spit.

Of course, at this stage, in order to avoid some troubles, you still have to do a good job of secrecy to reduce the influence and interference of external factors on your normal scientific research projects. ”

"We must do a good job of confidentiality to prevent the leakage of relevant research content. And it's deep in the desert and sparsely populated, so it's easy to keep it secret. Yang Fang replied with a smile.

In this regard, Wu Hao smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "I'm afraid you will be disappointed in this regard, Director Qi was still telling me just now, and the base will try to open to the outside world and allow some tour groups and tourists to come in and visit." ”

…… Yang Fang turned her head to look at Qi Guangkun a little speechlessly, and then asked at the two of them, "Are we a company that lacks this money?" ”