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Hao DU1,2
1College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang, China.
Abstract:
To attain the aims of high-quality agricultural development, the Ministry of Education is in the process of establishing master's and doctoral programs in biological breeding engineering at universities with a strong agricultural focus. These programs will incorporate a dedicated course on agricultural synthetic biology, aiming to equip graduate students with the ability to tackle critical scientific and technological challenges in biological breeding while fostering innovations in agriculture. The course places emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and the practical application of new advancement, ensuring compatibility with both domestic and international agricultural standards in the future.
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