BEIJING: China-Pakistan Horticulture Research and Demonstration Centre (CPHRDC), a collaboration between Huazhong Agricultural University (HZAU) and University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) was unveiled. Certificates were awarded to joint research project in charge at site.

CPHRDC is an international research and demonstration facility at Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Centre will host numerous educational events and workshops, making it a valuable resource for horticultural academia and industry, China Economic Net (CEN) reported.

Centre will assist scientists and farming communities from both sides in increasing output and productivity. Key areas of CPHRDC collaboration are joint research on horticultural production techniques, implementation of joint projects on horticultural production, cooperation in development of new varieties, etc. Joint research projects under CPHRDC for 2023-2024 include citrus variety evaluation, popularisation, and R&D demonstration of high-quality production technology, research and training on post-harvest quality maintenance and standardization of post-harvest operation of kinnow citrus fruit, research on germplasm enhancement and cultivar extension of solanaceous vegetables and landscape horticulture management and construction technology.

Ms Rabbia Nasir Third Secretary, Embassy of Pakistan in China highlighted centre would be a new addition to scientific research, talent cultivation and industrial cooperation in agriculture. Inauguration ceremony was witnessed by President HZAU Dr Li Zhaohu and Vice Chancellor UAF Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan on behalf of their respective sides.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 04 2022

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