China National Rice Research Institute Achieves 99% Hybrid Seed Cloning Efficiency

By Munis Raza · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-26

According to Interesting Engineering, a research team led by Wang Kejian has successfully cloned high-yield hybrid rice seeds using the HUAXU gene. This technique allows the crop to develop embryos without fertilization, enabling farmers to replant seeds indefinitely rather than

According to Interesting Engineering, a research team led by Wang Kejian has successfully cloned high-yield hybrid rice seeds using the HUAXU gene. This technique allows the crop to develop embryos without fertilization, enabling farmers to replant seeds indefinitely rather than