Chapter 130 Orientation (Medium Cup)
After sending Yang Hejun and his party away.
Jiang Miao returned to her normal routine again.
I run with Shuya at seven o'clock in the morning, eat at eight o'clock, and do scientific research in the laboratory from 8:30 to 11:30;
From 11:30 to 2:30 in the afternoon, have lunch and meet with company executives to discuss company work;
From 2:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon, I continued to do experiments in the laboratory.
From 5:30 to 7:30 in the evening, I have dinner, take a walk with my parents, Shuya and others, and then take a shower.
From 7:30 to 8:30 in the evening, in your private computer room, browse the latest news from all over the world and collect useful information or content that is closely related to you.
From 8:30 to 11:30 in the evening, learn various knowledge and recharge yourself.
From 11:30 to 12 o'clock in the evening, wash up; from 12 midnight to 7 o'clock in the morning, sleep and rest.
This is Jiang Miao's ordinary daily life, which takes up almost all her time.
After developing new varieties of strawberries, ginseng fruits, tomatoes, camellia oleifera, bananas, soybeans, and alfalfa, Jiang Miao did not stop.
Starting from November, the crops he studied have also been added to the two new crops from the previous soybeans, which are also relatively common crops in the Lingnan area.
Research on soybeans is still ongoing.
Newly added crops are cassava and sugarcane.
In cassava breeding research, Jiang Miao’s breeding direction is not yield. Currently, cassava breeding at home and abroad has done a good job in yield research.
The yield per mu of common varieties of cassava ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 kilograms. With good management, the yield per mu can be increased to about 5,000 kilograms.
By observing the relevant gene sequences of cassava and based on the genetic rules of plant growth, Jiang Miao knew that the yield limit of cassava per mu is about 9,300 to 9,500 kilograms.
The ultimate yield per mu cannot be achieved in an open-air environment, no matter how we breed. It can only be achieved by using smart greenhouses and specific nutrient soil and nutrient solutions.
In an open-air environment, 6,000 kilograms is the limit of cassava.
Therefore, in terms of breeding for productivity, the potential of cassava has reached its end.
Jiang Miao’s breeding direction is non-toxic and starch type.
The non-toxic direction is actually a commonplace in the field of cassava breeding. The cassava varieties under the current traditional breeding technology can generally be low-toxic and slightly toxic, but there is still a certain planting area for poisonous varieties and highly toxic varieties, mainly The difference in output and application fields has led to the survival of many poisonous and highly toxic species.
Jiang Miao's idea is to cultivate completely non-toxic varieties. Not only the cassava roots must be non-toxic, but also the branches and leaves must be non-toxic.
The purpose of research in this direction is to reduce the cost of processing cassava and cassava branches and leaves, and also to reduce the trouble of ordinary people cooking cassava.
Of course, this alone is not enough.
At this time, it is necessary to study another direction to improve the overall value of cassava, that is, to study the type ratio and granularity of cassava starch.
The proportion of amylose and amylopectin in cassava starch is generally about 17% to 20% for amylose and about 80% to 83% for amylopectin, and it is a large-granule type of starch.
In fact, the three giants of root starch, cassava, sweet potato, and potato, each have their own shortcomings and advantages.
Tapioca starch, low linear chain, high branched chain, small particles;
Sweet potato starch, low linear chain, high branched chain, large particles;
Potato starch, medium linear chain, relatively branched chain, large and irregular particles;
Compared with the common medium linear chain, higher branched chain, and small particles of grain starch, rhizome starch has advantages and disadvantages.
Especially tapioca starch, when used alone, can only be used to make pearls in pearl milk tea, or other starches can be added to make vermicelli. It is rarely a direct and complete product.
This results in a relatively narrow application field for cassava starch. Coupled with the huge global cassava starch production capacity, the market price of cassava starch is generally lower than other starches.
The average price of domestic sweet potato flour is about 5,500 yuan per ton, but the price of cassava flour is only about 4,000 yuan per ton, although it is more valuable than wheat flour, which costs about 3,000 yuan per ton.
The problem is that the residue after cassava starch production lacks corresponding industries to absorb it and can only be used as feed or fertilizer.
In the past few years, domestic cassava starch production capacity has been decreasing year by year. This is because the comprehensive income of cassava is too low. Both growers and manufacturers lack enthusiasm for the cassava industry.
The breeding direction Jiang Miao is thinking about is to turn cassava into feed.
Whether it is non-toxic direction, changing the proportion of starch types, increasing protein content, or changing the amino acid type in its protein, these are all to make cassava used as a feed.
There are currently two generations of tissue culture induced seedlings.
In addition, Jiang Miao is trying to use genetic rules to use specific gene target inhibitors to turn some dominant genes into recessive genes.
The principle of this technology is to take advantage of the evolutionary characteristic of "use it or lose it". As long as the function of certain gene fragments can be inhibited in a targeted manner, after generations of cultivation, the organism will naturally turn the suppressed part of the gene into a recessive gene. .
In turn, this technology can continuously activate a part of the gene fragment, thereby turning this part of the gene into a dominant gene.
Through this technology and continuous induction of genetic mutations, he obtained 76 cassava varieties that were completely non-toxic in just two generations.
Next, Jiang Miao will use these 76 second-generation cassava varieties to inhibit and activate gene targets, plus various artificially induced gene mutations, to cultivate third-generation tissue culture seedlings.
The direction of third-generation cassava is high protein. Jiang Miao's goal is 15% protein content in rhizomes and 10% protein content in branches and leaves, and requires a comprehensive range of amino acid types.
The fourth generation cassava is also high in protein.
The fifth-generation cassava prefers starch type and starch content. The goal is to increase its starch content to about 35% and the amylose proportion to 25%.
The sixth generation of cassava is also starch-oriented.
The seventh-generation cassava tends to strengthen branches and leaves.
An average of one month per generation.
If the whole plant of cassava can be used directly as feed, coupled with the advantage of high protein, it can be much more powerful than soybeans.
After all, the current relatively high-yield soybeans only weigh more than 400 kilograms per acre.
The starting price of cassava is 2,000 kilograms per acre. If branches and leaves are included, it starts at 4,000 kilograms.
The difference between the two is nearly ten times.
In addition, cassava is resistant to barrenness, drought, floods, typhoons, and pests and diseases. Even if it is not managed after planting, the yield per mu can reach thousands of kilograms. Including branches and leaves, the yield is almost three thousand kilograms.
Otherwise cassava would not be called the bread of Africa.
Africans' agricultural production technology is too poor, and most locals do not have the funds to buy seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. African countries with exploding populations are now supported by cassava.
Jiang Miao's plan is to promote cassava and soybeans in the Lingnan area through intercropping. After planting cassava, soybeans will be planted next.
As a legume, the root nodules of soybeans are rich in nitrogen, which can reduce the use of nitrogen fertilizers during the cultivation of cassava while maintaining the fertility of the land.
The cassava he cultivated has a growth cycle of 8 months, and the soybeans have a growth cycle of just over 3 months, which is exactly one year.
The reason for intercropping feed cassava and soybeans in Lingnan is mainly to reduce the feed cost of the breeding industry.
As long as you know the transportation cost, you will know the reason why Jiang Miao did this.
Take China as an example.
The cheapest road transportation is 0.3 yuan per ton per kilometer.
The cheapest rail transportation is 0.15 yuan per ton per kilometer.
The cheapest price per ton per kilometer for water transport is 0.015 yuan.
If Hailufeng Company invests a large area of soybeans in Monan, how much will the transportation cost approximately be if it needs to be transported from Monan to Lingnan?
Just take a pen and calculate and you will know.
The railway distance from Monan to Qindao Port is 600 kilometers. According to the lowest price, it is 90 yuan per ton.
The sea distance from Qindao Port to Yangcheng Port is 2,200 kilometers. The lowest price is also calculated at 33 yuan per ton.
This increases the CIF price by nearly 100 yuan, and it is certainly impossible for the farms to be concentrated in the Pearl River Delta region, and road transportation costs will be added to other inland areas.
However, the road transportation cost in the Lingnan area is on the higher side across the country. It is about 0.6 yuan per ton per kilometer. If it is transported to another city 100 kilometers away, it is 60 yuan, and 500 kilometers is 300 yuan. money.
One of the important factors that plagues feed costs is transportation costs.
Why do many farms like to purchase feed and fodder locally instead of transporting fodder and fodder from other places? Sometimes when transportation costs are added, it becomes uneconomical. At the same time, we can also see the huge advantages of water transportation.
Why do many feeds and grains travel across the ocean and are still cheaper than domestic prices? This is not only because of the other party's low production costs, but also because of the low shipping costs.
Anyway, many of the feed raw materials in the southern coastal areas are imported. Jiang Miao's independent substitution will not affect the domestic layout of the industry, but will enhance domestic food and feed security.
His study of sugar cane was based on a similar purpose.
At present, the planting cycle of domestic sugarcane varieties generally exceeds 8 to 10 months, and even takes 12 months in northern areas. This is not conducive to land utilization, the yield per mu is not high, and will affect farmers' enthusiasm for planting.
After all, planting an acre of sugar cane and earning more than a thousand yuan after a year of hard work is really not very motivational.
If the growth cycle can be compressed to about 7 months, the remaining 5 months can be used to plow the land and plant a crop of soybeans.
Soybeans can replenish nitrogen elements in the soil. With the new soybean varieties introduced by Jiang Miao and the climatic conditions in the Lingnan region, a yield of 300 kilograms per mu can be easily achieved.
Even if the purchase price of soybeans is not high in the future, it will not be less than 3 yuan per kilogram. 300 kilograms is about 900 yuan.
After removing the cost, you can probably earn three to four hundred yuan.
Just when Jiang Miao was immersed in cultivating new varieties of crops.
Time slipped away silently and unconsciously.
Winter Solstice on December 22nd.
Jiang Miao, who was eating lunch, saw Shuya and He Youwei walking over together.
As soon as he sat down, He Youwei couldn't wait to speak: "Teacher Jiang, I have something to discuss with you."
"What's going on?" Jiang Miao stopped his chopsticks.
"Let me tell you!" Shuya took over: "Youwei has been studying her own genes these days. Through experimental cells cultivated from somatic cells, she has initially achieved intervention in 6 gene targets related to the immune system. I You are not familiar with gene therapy technology, so I hope you can check and fill in the gaps.”
Jiang Miao glanced at He Youwei, who looked a little pale. He estimated that He Youwei had been working on research these days, forgetting food and sleep. He sighed:
"Hey... you are too impatient. Let's rest for a week and adjust your condition. I will take the time to help you improve the treatment plan. The official treatment will start on January 1st next year."
"Thank you, teacher!" A sickly blush appeared on He Youwei's face.
Jiang Miao reminded again: "Through these days of study, you should know the value and danger of those 11 genetic laws, right?"
He Youwei, who was still in the surprise, was stunned for a moment, and soon came to her senses. Her expression immediately became solemn: "Teacher, I know, I will definitely keep this secret and never reveal these things to others."
Although she is simple-minded, it does not mean that she is a fool. Growing up, she has been influenced by her family and has made her understand that in many cases, good results do not necessarily come from good skills.
If Jiang Miao's 11 genetic rules are substituted into a biological AI model, a lot of things can be discovered as long as the genes of an organism are detected.
It can not only be used in medicine and agriculture, but can even be used in the design of genetic weapons.
This thing is terrible.
If one is not good, human beings will go extinct.
He Youwei was excited at the beginning, but later became terrified. She now dares not store these 11 genetic rules on her mobile phone or computer, or even record them in paper documents. She relies on rote memorization. A little more proficiency.
If she wanted to calculate and deduce on paper, she also learned Shuya's cipher text and set up a set of cipher text for her own use.
She had seen a special small incinerator installed in several laboratories before. She was still surprised by this matter, but now she has realized it.
This was set up to burn paper documents.
As for why not use a shredder.
When He Youwei was at home, her father told many short stories, including regular printer failures, recycling ink cartridges, paper shredders, and mobile phones being brought into the laboratory.
At present, Hailufeng Company is not very famous yet.
After all, neither white truffles nor eels can change the order of the world.
However, starting from the large-scale cultivation of Egyptian pond lice, to the large-scale planting of soybeans next year, and the large-scale grafting of Camellia oleifera, He Youwei can foresee that the attention of all parties to Hailufeng Company and Jiang Miao will rise sharply, and even move. Murderous intention.
After all, feed and oil have always been the shortcomings of East Asia.
Once this shortcoming is made up for.
Other forces will fall into a more passive situation.
In particular, the agricultural hegemony that ABCD and American Capital have worked so hard to maintain will face disintegration.
At this time, Jiang Miao will definitely become a thorn in the eyes of these forces, and every move will be watched at all times.
If those 11 genetic rules were leaked, the whole world would probably be unable to sleep.
He Youwei, who originally planned to publish a related paper, also planned to discuss with Jiang Miao and Lin Shuya whether they could make major changes to the paper and delete all content that might involve genetic rules.
As for not publishing a paper, that is impossible.
It's not that He Youwei values reputation, but that developing drugs requires registering a patent. Among the materials for new drug marketing approval, there is also a research and development process related to pharmacological effects. It is better to have relevant papers.
You can't say I dreamed about it while sleeping, right?
This explanation will give people the feeling that there is no silver in this place.
Therefore, they must make up a set of rhetoric to rationalize the entire research and development process. They would rather show that they are a genius or just lucky, rather than saying that they were derived from genetic laws.
He Youwei took a mouthful of rice and then suggested: "Teacher, I think the safety of the company's laboratory needs to be paid attention to. I'm afraid those few security guards alone are not enough."
"What suggestions do you have?" Jiang Miao was not polite to her.
"My grandfather has an old subordinate who specializes in contracting high-level confidentiality plans. They have decades of experience in protecting dignitaries, key laboratories, and confidential areas. I can ask him to help the company develop a high-level confidentiality plan. It is best to include the teacher and your family members in the security plan. ”
"Oh? That's a problem for you."
"You're welcome, but teacher, you have to pay, I can't afford tens of millions." He Youwei joked.
"It's only tens of millions. Safety is the most important thing." Jiang Miao didn't care about the tens of millions.
Although he takes time to investigate various things through the Internet every day, he is still alone after all, and there is no way he can keep an eye on everyone 24 hours a day.
You should know that some killer organizations do not use network systems, or use very covert ciphertext to communicate.
The security department he asked Ke Yong to set up before has now recruited a total of 15 professional bodyguards, and their families have also moved to Magong Town.
At the same time, there are surveillance cameras all over Nanhu Village. On the road near Magong Town in Nanhu Village, secret sentries are set up on the roadside to observe whether strangers enter or are sneaky around.
Jiang Miao's family rarely goes out of Magong Town, which reduces a lot of security difficulties.
When we built the laboratory before, in addition to building an underground parking lot, we also dug a civil air defense project behind Dumagong Mountain as a precaution.
Now that He Youwei recommends a more professional person, Jiang Miao will naturally not refuse. He attaches great importance to the safety of himself and his family.
While eating lunch, He Youwei talked about how she wanted to drastically revise her thesis.
Jiang Miao also agreed with this point.
Instead of being secretive, it is better to directly fake it. Instead, with his ability to reverse the technology development process through the results, he can reasonably eliminate the role of genetic laws in it.
Just after lunch, Jiang Miao saw Jiang Haibo and Ye Meijing near the stairs of the restaurant on the second floor, holding documents and looking around.
When they saw him, the two immediately stood up and walked quickly towards this side.
Jiang Miao stopped: "Haibo, Meijing, what's the matter?"
Jiang Haibo handed him the document in his hand and explained: "Boss, this is what you ordered me to do with the Finance Department and Attendance Department..."
(End of chapter)