by Zhang Dongmiao
BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhuanet) -- The exhibition on science and technology achievements during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015) casts light on how technology is transforming traditional industries in areas that are closely linked to people’s lives.
Visitors look at the intelligent plant factory during an exhibition on China's science and technology achievements during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2016. (Photo source: Xinuanet/Zhang Dongmiao)
The intelligent plant factory, for instance, applies LED light to grow crops such as lettuces, tomatoes in a sustainable way. It can manage the growing environment of the plants automatically, thus improving the quality and yields of the plants.
Seeds of hybrid crops are on display during an exhibition on China's science and technology achievements during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015) in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2016. (Photo source: Xinuanet/Zhang Dongmiao)
The hybrid rice is another breakthrough which helps to ensure food security in China. Under the leadership of Yuan Longping, the team have developed more than 600 kinds of hybrid rice, making China one of the leading countries in hybrid rice technology.
More than 800 items were on display in 10 exhibition areas, showing the best of China's major S&T achievements during the 12th Five-Year Plan period.
The exhibition runs from June 1 to 7 at Beijing Exhibition Center.
