About the Lecture

This lecture delves into the life and legacy of Yuan Longping, the 'Father of Hybrid Rice.' Starting from his journey into agricultural studies, it reviews his life, his pragmatic and truth-seeking scientific research history that dared to challenge authority, and his monumental scientific achievements that have made immense contributions to global agriculture and the world's people.

By learning about his research experiences—overcoming difficulties, forging ahead with determination, and courageously scaling new heights—the lecture aims to plant the dream of 'being a healthy, plump, and vibrant seed' in the hearts of the audience. It seeks to ignite the spark of the scientist spirit, characterized by 'patriotism, innovation, pragmatism, dedication, collaboration, and nurturing the next generation.'

Speaker Profile

Speaker: Luo Runliang

• Former Deputy Director, Party Committee Secretary, and Director of the Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center and the National Hybrid Rice Engineering Technology Research Center.
• Has long been engaged in agricultural science and technology research and management, particularly in hybrid rice.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
• Time: 11:00–12:00
• Location: Meeting Rooms 3 & 4, Convention Center, Macao Science Center
• Language: Mandarin
• Admission: Free

Registration

The lecture is free of charge. The public can register via the One Account mobile application.