Development of Agricultural Microbial Industry in China

Abstract

: Agricultural microbial industry belongs to a biotechnology industry with high value addition. It utilizes agricultural microbial resources and biotechnologies, involves fields such as planting, breeding, and agricultural environment, and is crucial in ensuring food security, improving cultivated land quality, and promoting agricultural emission reduction. In this study, we reviewed the development status of agricultural microbial industry in China from the aspects of microbial fertilizer, microbial feeds, microbial pesticide, and microbial enzyme preparation. Then we summarized the development trends of the agricultural microbial technology and industry. Considering the challenges faced by the industry in terms of germplasm resources, technical research, product development, and industry standards, we proposed several key measures including establishing special projects for scientific research platforms, building data information systems, strengthening innovation in the microbial seed industry, and building systems of laws and regulations. To contribute to the high-quality development of China’s agricultural microbial industry, we suggest that an industrial policy system and related supporting measures should be established, the innovation system for the industry should be improved, and high-tech enterprises participating in international competition should be built.

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DOI

10.15302/j-sscae-2022.07.007

Journal

Chinese Journal of Engineering Science

Year

2022