The leaf-watching period can last from June to early November, up to 150 days.

Because it is a tropical aquatic plant, it is sensitive to temperature and will slowly wither when the weather gets colder.

However, if the water temperature can be maintained in a suitable environment of more than 20 degrees Celsius, the foliage period of the royal lotus can even last until December, and it can be said that it is an aquatic plant with a very long viewing time.

At the same time, it can also purify the water body, and the flowering changes in three days, which is very advantageous for both leaf and flower viewing.

Because of this characteristic, many botanical gardens hope to introduce royal lotus to add a lasting color to the garden.

When Director Peng and his entourage came to the lake, Rao was aware of the huge size of Wang Lian's leaves, but he was still shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.

It's just too big.

Huge round blades float on the surface of the water, the edges of the blades are upturned, and gently swaying with the waves of the water, it is no exaggeration to describe it as a boat.

And this high-quality royal lotus is not far from the lake.

They can clearly see the reticulation on the surface of the leaves, and they can see the scene of the underwater rhizomes interconnected, and the stalks are thick and large.

Not only is the largest blade a 'Big Mac', but the other blades are not weak at all, as if they are compared, and each blade is amazingly large, almost all of them are more than two meters or even two and a half meters.

Among these people, Dr. Hou's expression was the most shocked.

He was studying this area, and he had an in-depth study of Wang Lian, thinking that it might be a hybrid or a new variety, but he didn't expect that Wang Lian in front of him was one of the native species - Cruz Wang Lian!

It's nothing short of a miracle.

Since the sixties of the last century, China has begun to introduce Wang Lian from abroad, and now it has a history of more than 50 years of cultivation.

At first, Wang Lian could only be kept in a greenhouse, but slowly she could survive in the open air, and the technology was updated step by step.

When it was first introduced, the growth of the leaves of the royal lotus was 1.5 meters, and it was gradually cultivated to more than 2 meters.

On this basis, the blade diameter became larger and larger, but it still could not break the record of 2.78 meters cultivated by the Brazilians.

Later, after countless experiments, researchers finally succeeded in cultivating a 2.90-meter-diameter Wang Lian in the X City Botanical Garden, which has more than 30 years of cultivation technology.

For the first time, we surpassed each other to become the number one in the world!

That royal lotus was also regarded as the 'treasure of the town garden' by the X City Botanical Garden, which was a sensation.

But to the public's surprise, just two years ago, British and Bolivian researchers discovered a new variety of royal lotus in the Ralinkonada Botanical Garden.

The Royal Botanic Gardens (KWC) issued a statement naming the new variety "Bolivian King Lotus" in honour of its origin and Bolivian research partners. ①

Since then, no one has been able to break the record of 3.2 meters, and the Bolivian royal lotus has also earned the title of 'the largest water lily in the world'.

Dr. Hou couldn't help but let out a sigh.

He thinks that the cultivation technology of Wang Lian in China is not inferior to that of foreign countries, but he can't stand the discovery of new varieties.

This is genetically determined, not artificially cultivated.

At present, the highest quality of Wang Lian cultivated in China is 2.90 meters, and it has been the case for several consecutive years, and it is very difficult to break 3 meters, let alone break it

More than 3.2 meters.

Not only him, but also domestic researchers do not have much hope.

Unless a new variety of Bolivian royal lotus is introduced? ()?『 Come on[]. See the latest chapters. After a series of acclimations, environmental adaptations, countless hybridizations and experiments, there may be a slight possibility.

However, right now, in the city's botanical garden, he saw this Wang Lian, which is said to have broken the Guinness World Record, and his mood naturally couldn't be calm.

"We... Can we measure it on site? His voice was a little hoarse and shaky.

"Absolutely." Ye Han bowed.

The other party has already prepared measurement tools, which are specially used for scientific research and measurement, and the accuracy is very high, which shows that they are prepared.

Ye Han and two doctors from the research institute stood on the bamboo raft, one stretched out the ruler, and the other was paying attention to the error and balance beside him, with a particularly concerned expression.

Several people on the shore also reminded from time to time to correct the angle.

However, the measured data once again shocked everyone: "3.38 meters! ”

It's 3 centimeters more than the record!

The royal lotus has now entered the maturity stage, and the leaves will no longer grow, but the residual plant nutrient solution still plays a role, allowing it to grow a little more.

Dr. Hou successively changed the angle measurements, and the error obtained was not more than 0.5 cm, indicating that there was no doubt about the size.

That's 3.38 meters!

It's amazing.

Completely broke the record about Wang Lian! Both at home and abroad.

'Maybe it's the Wang Lian here?'

Or is the environment of the flower set particularly suitable for the survival of Wang Lian?

Or ......'

Dr. Hou had countless speculations in his mind, and he forcibly restrained himself.

He was going to measure the other leaves to see what the size was, and to give the royal lotus a rating.

After making a round trip, Dr. Hou selected the adjacent leaf that appeared to be the second largest for measurement.

It also looks huge, but it's significantly smaller than the largest, and he speculates it should be around 2.6-2.8 meters.

However, when he measured it, it was 3.02 meters!

God.

Dr. Hou gasped, barely believing his eyes.

Two leaves of a royal lotus plant are more than 3 meters, and its body produces a total of 40-50 leaves as the leaves continue to grow and replace.

How much nutrients is absorbed by this... Only to raise such a behemoth?!

It's incredible.

He couldn't help but look at Ye Han and asked almost eagerly, "Where did this Wang Lian come from?" ”

"Have you ever broken a record for a diameter of 3 meters before?"

"Is there anything unusual about its environment this year?"

……

Could it really be that this Cruz royal lotus has mutated?

For the time being, he only thought of this explanation.

Plants can also mutate due to changes in their growing environment, or for some unexpected reasons.

And these mutations are often uncontrollable, such as the blooming of lotus flowers and lotus flowers, such as the embellished flesh.

Ye Han patiently waited for the other party to finish asking, and then replied one by one with a light smile: "These Wang Lian are the original."

() The legacy of the Nanshan Botanical Garden, as for its introduction... Sorry, there is no record at the moment, and I have not heard of any previous record breaks. ”

"The environment has really changed a lot, because the botanical garden was abandoned for a long time, and it was only slowly getting better after we took over."

"However, when the lake water is clear and the temperature is suitable, this royal lotus grows very quickly and absorbs a lot of nutrients and light......

But isn't it, in order to make it a star plant, Ye Han sprays the leaves with nutrient solution every day to accelerate its growth.

No other plant is treated so well.

"Thank you for your answer." Dr. Hou said.

It seems that the environment has changed. He thought, 'Maybe that's why Wang Lian has mutated.' ’

Of course, this is all just his conjecture, and if he wants to figure it out, he needs to use scientific research methods.

Dr. Hou is going to collect some samples and go back.

Not only the sample, but he also needs to use this royal lotus as the female parent for 'split-ball breeding', carefully cultivate its 'offspring' and cross it with other royal lotus, and strive to breed new hybrids.

Oh, and seeds!

Yes, that's right, some seeds have to be collected as well.

These are very, very valuable samples of research that are unique.

Dr. Hou looked at this Wang Lian's eyes glowing, and it was like a gold digger seeing a large piece of glittering gold, and his eyes were full of fanaticism.

Dr. Wang coughed lightly beside him.

This is the case with his colleague, who loves scientific research very much, especially Wang Lian, to the point of obsession.

After being reminded by a colleague, Dr. Hou reluctantly restrained his inner excitement, slowly squatted down to observe the Wang Lian leaf in front of him, and then made a new discovery.

He gently flipped the back of the leaf with a bamboo pole, and the leaf veins were clearly distributed, and the roots were distinct, spreading out like thick blood vessels, extending from the center to the edge of the leaf, with extremely high coverage; At the same time, on the surface of the blade, the air pockets are clearly visible, and there are countless of them, which means that its load-bearing capacity is extraordinary.

Dr. Hou has investigated that the general bearing capacity of Wang Lian leaves is about 30-40KG, which is only allowed for children to experience and not for adults.

The strongest load-bearing Wang Lian can carry a weight of 75KG, which is already the limit, and no matter how much it is not only damage to the blades, but also the risk of sinking.

But at the moment, this Wang Lian is not only large in size, but also has thick and strong leaf veins, and an astonishing number of air sacs, which can definitely break the original record.

I just don't know what the specific data is.

Dr. Hou got up and asked, "What is the bearing capacity of this Wang Lian?" ”

Ye Han: "100 kilograms is no problem. ”

As a researcher, Dr. Hou was not satisfied with this vague data and asked, "Is it a maximum weight of 100 kilograms, or a conservative estimate of 100 kilograms?" ”

Ye Han: "... Conservative estimates. ”

Dr. Hou listened. Surprised, but also a little eager to try.

Today's opportunity is rare, he must investigate the attributes of this Wang Lian, and after he goes back, he will write a research report on the Wang Lian in the flowers.

Dr. Hou: "I weigh about 58 kilograms... Take the liberty of asking about your weight? ”

Ye Han has nothing to say

of: "47 kg." ”

Dr. Hou nodded: "Then we add up to a total of 105 kilograms, can we stand up together and try it?" ”

Ye Han bowed: "Yes." ”

She put away the soft cloth and glass panes that she had prepared, and the two of them stood up one by one from the bamboo raft.

Dr. Hou almost didn't stand still when he went up, and he swallowed as he looked at the lake below, and broke out in a cold sweat.

The artificial lake is actually not deep, about more than a meter, but he is a landlubber and can't swim, and falling down is enough for him to drink a pot.

On the contrary, Ye Han stood up with ease, and his posture could even be called elegant.

After the two of them went up, Wang Lian's leaves sank slightly, and the water waves swaying below the edge could be seen, indicating that the load-bearing was close to the upper limit.

However, the glass plate itself is about 20 kilograms, and the weight of the two people adds up to 125 kilograms.

The load is 1.6 times higher than before!

Dr. Hou looked at the leaves that were still floating steadily, and his heart was a little more amazed.

This Wang Lian was enough to be recorded in every way, and it strengthened his idea that he had to collect samples for study.

And Ye Han stood on the blade and came down in less than half a minute, she didn't want Wang Lian to bear a lot of pressure.

The white canvas shoes stepped on the bamboo raft, causing the edge of the bamboo raft to sink by two points, and some of the bamboo poles took advantage of the situation to submerge into the water, shook a few times and returned to their original shape, leaving only the water waves to spread out one by one.

When Dr. Hou came down, the bamboo raft shook violently, and he held his colleague's arm tightly to stabilize his body, and he couldn't help but exhale in fear.

He really paid a lot for the scientific test.

Fortunately, most of the attributes of this Wang Lian have been figured out.

From just now, Assistant Liu has been taking pictures on the side to preserve evidence and records; Others also watched the whole process from the shore, and they became more and more aware of the preciousness and value of this royal lotus.

Director Peng and Deputy Director Lian glanced at each other and exchanged glances with each other.

It is estimated that after submitting the research report this time, I want to introduce this kind of Wang Lian or apply for scientific research... The tables of provincial leaders and directors will be piled up.

The Guinness World Records review time is 12 weeks, and there is still a month to go, and the provincial botanical gardens may also be tempted by then.

However, the provincial forestry bureau must give priority to the province.

But what is tricky at the moment is that Huajian is a private botanical garden, unlike these government departments, which often communicate and communicate with each other, and are generally under a system to facilitate various applications.

They want to bring it in, but they don't necessarily agree.

You have to build a good relationship first.

Director Peng looked at Ye Han with a smile: "Xiaoye, the botanical garden you opened is really good, there are many places that surprise us." ”

Before he finished speaking, he was picked up by the anxious Dr. Hou: "Director Ye, the research institute hopes to collect some samples of Wang Lian and bring them back for research, and will give a certain amount of scientific research funds......

After speaking, he felt too blunt, frowned and explained: "I didn't mean that. I just think that this Cruz royal lotus is very precious, has extremely high scientific research value, and is very suitable for scientific research. ”

Dr. Wang, who was next to him, also played a few rounds.

This colleague of his spends all day in the laboratory, not in harmony with the outside

The ability to communicate and language has deteriorated.

I don't want to think about it, since people can afford to open such a large private botanical garden, will they care about the tens of thousands of research funds?

Ye Han really doesn't care about research funds, what she wants is other resources.

The institute has a wide variety of plant resources, has in-depth research on plants, will introduce and hybridize existing plants, and continuously improve the excellent characteristics of varieties.

Under their careful cultivation and experimentation, hybrids or new varieties often appear.

What she needs is an exchange.

Samples of royal lotus were exchanged for valuable plant varieties from the Institute.

Existing rare varieties or rare new varieties are acceptable, as long as they meet the requirements for the determination of S-class plants.

On the one hand, in order to complete the system requirements of 'cultivating 5 S-class plants', on the other hand, it can also enrich the plant species of the flower collection, and at the same time, it has reached a good cooperative relationship with the research institute, killing three birds with one stone.

Ye Han: "Wang Lian can be used for scientific research.

The research funds are very valuable, so we will not occupy them, but Huajian hopes to carry out exchanges and cooperation with the Institute in terms of plants, and constantly introduce new varieties to enrich the resources in the garden. ”

This is something that is beneficial to both parties.

Dr. Hou understood this time.

In his mind, several new varieties that had just been researched by the research institute had just come to mind, all of which were excellent varieties that had taken countless efforts to cultivate.

It is currently being used for grading and has not yet been delegated to the Botanical Gardens or other national attractions in W City.

If it can be exchanged with this unique Wang Lian, it can be regarded as an equivalent exchange.

It is that the application procedures will be more complicated, after all, there is another 4A-level botanical garden in W City.

Dr. Hou took a deep breath, in order to get the sample of Wang Lian that he had been thinking about, he had to facilitate this collaboration, and the sooner the better.

Dr. Wang also said: "The institute also hopes to reach a cooperation with Huajianji, and we will discuss the specific process slowly after returning to ensure that both parties are satisfied." ”

As a result, the cooperation between the two units was reached.

*

There are still one-third of the lotus flowers in the artificial lake that have not yet bloomed, and the rest have long since formed lotus flowers, most of which have been picked by Ye Han's employees, and a few have been left alone, such as the lotus and a few double-petaled lotus plants that bloom well.

Although the mutation of the lotus is uncontrollable, it is not excluded that the offspring may increase the probability, and even if it can't, the double-headed lotus pod is very scarce and suitable for sample preservation.

In the lotus pond at the moment, the lotus canopy after the last lotus blossom was still hanging on the flower stalk, and when the sharp-eyed Dr. Hou saw it, his heart began to stir again.

And the lotus is also very rare, with a probability of one in 100,000, and although these two lotus pods are born side by side, they have not affected their quality at all, and they are very big and full.

Since Wang Lian is planning to introduce it, it's better to-

Dr. Hou asked, "How many of these lotuses are there this year?" ”

Ye Han: "There are 8 flowers. ”

"8 flowers, there are so many!" There was also a hint of surprise in the eyes of the others, it was a 1 in 100,000 probability.

The left half of this artificial lake is the Wang Lian District, the right half is the lotus pond, and there are independent waters and wooden plank roads, water lilies, etc. in the middle, in fact, the area of the lotus pond is about 30 acres.

30 acres is indeed not small for tourists, but there are only a few thousand lotus flowers that bloom throughout the summer, which is too far from the probability of 1 in 100,000.

Not to mention opening 8 flowers in a row, the probability is so low that it tends to be close to 0.

Deputy Director Lian asked with some suspicion: "Are there really 8 flowers?" It's all and Tillian? ”

Ye Han bowed: "Yes." I've saved all the knotted lotus flowers, and we'll be able to take a look at them later. ”

Because of the plant nutrient solution sprayed on them, these lotus pods have not dried up, and the lotus seeds are full and active.

"That-" the men looked at each other, "then let's go and have a look when we're done with our tour." ”

Dr. Hou's mood was agitated, and his eyes showed a strong expectation.

8 double-headed lotus flowers!

It seems that it is really a wise decision for him to come to Huajian this time, and I am afraid that it is not only Wang Lian's harvest.

……

Everyone was delayed for a long time in the artificial lake, and the front was also stop-and-go, and they were in a hurry to see the double-headed lotus canopy, so they couldn't help but speed up.

They came to the other side through the water promenade, did not go to the direction of the bamboo forest, and did not visit the glass flower house, and went directly to the ancient tree area.

The two experts from the ancient tree management department focused on the ecological environment of ancient trees, and everything else was secondary.

In principle, ancient trees cannot be transplanted, and it is better to protect them in situ.

Unless there are some unexpected factors, such as the destruction of the original environment, urban construction needs to be transplanted in batches, etc.

However, the osmanthus tree was transplanted from other places, and it has not improved for so many years, which to a certain extent indicates that the current environment is not suitable for it.

This is also the reason why the application submitted by Ye Han was not rejected immediately.

When they came to the ancient tree area, the two experts immediately walked up to check it.

One of the experts, surnamed Gao and named Gao Yu, had provided technical assistance to the peach trees here, but later did not take care of them because there were too many ancient trees in need of rescue and volunteers were in charge.

At this time, when he saw this peach tree again, he was stunned for a moment.

The branch that had been broken in the middle was dragged by the scaffold and was close to dying, and he tried many methods at the time to no avail, but now it actually grew new branches!

The 'dead' branches also grew a lot of new leaves, not withered yellow leaves that would break at the touch of a button, but emerald green, as if wrapped in a layer of water film on the leaves, full and bright, like a new life.

The peeling bark and shriveled interior have also begun to slowly recover, and this ancient tree, which has been dying and old after more than 400 years of wind and rain, has been radiated with unimaginable vitality under the care of the flower collection.

It's a miracle.

Just standing under the tree, everyone can feel the vigor of its trunk, the freshness of its leaves, and the luxuriance of its branches.

How exactly is this done?

Gao Yu looked up, and there was a touch of shock in his eyes.

Maybe next year, no, maybe not next year, this peach tree will be rejuvenated and create an almost impossible miracle!