Workshop on Green Control Technology for Corn Pests and Diseases in the Lancang-Mekong Region successfully held in Kunming
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From July 1 to 5, 2025, the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), successfully held the Workshop on Green Control Technology for Corn Pests and Diseases in the Lancang-Mekong Region in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The event was co-organized by Yunnan Agricultural University (YAU) and the Agricultural Environment and Resources Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. More than 20 officials and technical experts from plant protection and agricultural research institutions in Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam participated in the workshop.
The workshop officially opened on July 2. Dr. Zhang Jie, Deputy Director General of IPPCAAS and Project Leader, introduced the background and objectives of the Asian Regional Cooperation Fund Project titled “Development and Promotion of Key Maize Pest and Disease Control Technologies in the Lancang-Mekong Region”. Li Hong, Vice President of YAU and Gong Jiashun, Vice President of YAAS delivered opening remarks, emphasizing that the workshop would significantly enhance regional capacities in pest and disease management for major crops in the region, promote the international application of China’s green plant protection technologies and products, and contribute to regional food security. A brief donation ceremony followed, during which essential pest monitoring and green control products were donated to the delegations from Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Dr. Tian Fang, Deputy Director of the Division of Domestic and International Cooperation IPPCAAS, hosted the opening ceremony.
A total of eleven experts from IPPCAAS, the National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center, YAU, YAAS, and leading agro-tech enterprises delivered lectures. The schedule covered a full spectrum of topics including the epidemiology and identification of key corn pests and diseases in the region, early warning systems, and green control technologies centered on biological control and microbial pesticide application. The training featured a strong integration of theory and practice, with field demonstrations arranged to showcase cutting-edge technologies such as the release of natural enemies, application of Bt G033A granules, insect pheromone trapping, and drone-based spraying. Participants engaged actively, discussing practical insights and challenges with the experts on site. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Laos expressed heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful organization and emphasized the value of both theoretical frameworks and practical demonstrations. They looked forward to continue deepening the cooperation. Participants from Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar noted that pest and disease challenges transcend borders, and that China’s open sharing of technologies would greatly benefit their national efforts. Representatives from the Plant Protection Research Institute, Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences also expressed appreciation for the comprehensive instruction and called for expanded cooperation with China in plant protection science and technology.
This workshop represents a solid step forward in the implementation of the Asian Regional Cooperation Fund project led by IPPCAAS, and underscores China’s continued commitment to advancing agricultural science and technology collaboration across the Lancang-Mekong region. It has significantly enhanced the capacity of participating countries to address major corn pest and disease challenges, contributing meaningfully to regional food security, biosafety, and ecological sustainability. The workshop serves as a successful example of international agricultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Workshop on Green Control Technology for Corn Pests and Diseases in the Lancang-Mekong Region successfully held in KunmingFrom July 1 to 5, 2025, the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), successfully held the Workshop on Green Control Technology for Corn Pests and Diseases in the Lancang-Mekong Region in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The event was co-organized by Yunnan Agricultural University (YAU) and the Agricultural Environment and Resources Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. More than 20 officials and technical experts from plant protection and agricultural research institutions in Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam participated in the workshop. The workshop officially opened on July 2. Dr. Zhang Jie, Deputy Director General of IPPCAAS and Project Leader, introduced the background and objectives of the Asian Regional Cooperation Fund Project titled “Development and Promotion of Key Maize Pest and Disease Control Technologies in the Lancang-Mekong Region”. Li Hong, Vice President of YAU and Gong Jiashun, Vice President of YAAS delivered opening remarks, emphasizing that the workshop would significantly enhance regional capacities in pest and disease management for major crops in the region, promote the international application of China’s green plant protection technologies and products, and contribute to regional food security. A brief donation ceremony followed, during which essential pest monitoring and green control products were donated to the delegations from Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Dr. Tian Fang, Deputy Director of the Division of Domestic and International Cooperation IPPCAAS, hosted the opening ceremony. A total of eleven experts from IPPCAAS, the National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center, YAU, YAAS, and leading agro-tech enterprises delivered lectures. The schedule covered a full spectrum of topics including the epidemiology and identification of key corn pests and diseases in the region, early warning systems, and green control technologies centered on biological control and microbial pesticide application. The training featured a strong integration of theory and practice, with field demonstrations arranged to showcase cutting-edge technologies such as the release of natural enemies, application of Bt G033A granules, insect pheromone trapping, and drone-based spraying. Participants engaged actively, discussing practical insights and challenges with the experts on site. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Laos expressed heartfelt thanks for the thoughtful organization and emphasized the value of both theoretical frameworks and practical demonstrations. They looked forward to continue deepening the cooperation. Participants from Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar noted that pest and disease challenges transcend borders, and that China’s open sharing of technologies would greatly benefit their national efforts. Representatives from the Plant Protection Research Institute, Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences also expressed appreciation for the comprehensive instruction and called for expanded cooperation with China in plant protection science and technology. This workshop represents a solid step forward in the implementation of the Asian Regional Cooperation Fund project led by IPPCAAS, and underscores China’s continued commitment to advancing agricultural science and technology collaboration across the Lancang-Mekong region. It has significantly enhanced the capacity of participating countries to address major corn pest and disease challenges, contributing meaningfully to regional food security, biosafety, and ecological sustainability. The workshop serves as a successful example of international agricultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
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IPPCAAS Experts Visit Australia to Promote In-Depth China–Australia Cooperation in Plant BiosafetyFrom May 5 to 11, a delegation led by Dr. Zhang Jie, Deputy Director General of the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), visited the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) of Australia, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), and the University of Melbourne. The visit aimed to further promote in-depth cooperation in the fields of plant biosafety, biological control, and soil health. Building upon the cooperation agreement signed in Beijing in December 2024, the high-level delegation from IPPCAAS paid a return visit to the Plant Biosecurity and Science Services Division of DAFF in Canberra and co-hosted a China-Australia bilateral seminar. Dr. Peter Finnin, Director of the Biosecurity Plant and Science Services Division, attended the opening ceremony and extended a warm welcome to the Chinese delegation. More than 20 renowned experts in the field of plant biosecurity from Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and other regions participated in the seminar. DDG Zhang delivered a comprehensive overview of the recent collaboration between IPPCAAS and Australian governmental agencies, research institutes, and universities. He reviewed the achievements in joint laboratory development, collaborative research, and talent training, and proposed ideas for deepening future cooperation, including suggested areas, modalities, and cooperation frameworks in plant biosecurity. Prof. Yan Dongdong, Associate Profs. Liu Chenxi, and Xian Xiaoqing from the delegation gave thematic presentations on research and application of soil fumigation, pest biological control technologies, and invasive species risk assessment methodologies respectively. Following the seminar, both sides reached important consensus on further cooperation in three major areas: the establishment of invasive species risk prediction and early warning systems, the R&D of intelligent diagnostics and monitoring technologies, and the application of emergency response and green control technologies. A detailed annual exchange plan was also developed. During the visit, the IPPCAAS delegation visited CSIRO’s Brisbane Center and held in-depth exchanges with Dr. Dean Brookes, Director of the Biological Control Laboratory, and Academician Andy Sheppard, among others. The discussions focused on invasive species and biological control, and the next steps for the ongoing China-Australia joint project on biological control involving IPPCAAS. In Melbourne, the delegation attended the 2025 International Symposium on Promoting Green Agriculture Development held at the University of Melbourne, where they delivered keynote speeches and participated in panel discussions. They also met with Dr. Jeremy Cottrell, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, and reached several key agreements on joint talent development, scientific research cooperation, and platform building. This visit not only consolidated the traditional areas of cooperation between China and Australia in invasive species risk assessment and biological control, but also successfully expanded into new fields such as plant and soil health management. Both sides reached broad consensus on joint research in key technologies, data sharing, and talent development. The outcomes of this visit will help drive innovation in plant biosafety and provide strong scientific and technological support for deepening China-Australia agricultural science and technology cooperation, and for safeguarding global food security, biosecurity, and ecological sustainability.
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China-France cooperation in plant protection was further strengthenedFrom April 13 to 18, 2025, a delegation led by Prof. Liu Wende, Deputy Director General of the Department of International Cooperation at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and Chief Scientist of the Innovation Team for Monitoring and Control of Fungal Diseases in Food Crops at IPPCAAS, visited the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment (INRAE). The delegation engaged in extensive discussions with experts from relevant French research institutes to strengthen bilateral cooperation in science and technology plant protection. The delegation visited the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at the INRAE Versailles campus, where they held in-depth exchanges with researchers from the laboratory of Prof. Emmanuelle Jacquin-Joly, French Co-Director of the China-France Joint Laboratory for Plant Protection, and the laboratory of Prof. Didier Lereclus at Micalis. Prof. Liu Wende gave a comprehensive overview of CAAS and its international cooperation strategy. Dr. Tian Fang, Deputy Director of the Division of Domestic and International Cooperation of IPPCAAS, briefed the INRAE experts on IPPCAAS’s latest progress in scientific innovation, team development, and international engagement. Prof. Liu Taiguo and Prof. Wang Bing shared recent breakthroughs in fungal disease monitoring and control in wheat, insect olfactory mechanisms, and the development of environmentally friendly pesticides. French experts and jointly trained graduate students also presented updates on their respective research areas. During the visit, the delegation also toured the Institute Jean-Pierre Bourgin for Plant Sciences (IJPB) at the Versailles campus and the UMR Genetics, Diversity and Ecophysiology of Cereals (UMR GDEC) at the Clermont-Ferrand campus. They held academic exchanges with local experts and discussed topics of mutual interest such as root microbiomes, crop disease resistance mechanisms, and breeding of high-quality new varieties. Both sides expressed intentions to strengthen future cooperation through researcher exchanges, mutual visits, and joint training of graduate students. This visit not only consolidated the foundation of the China-French Joint Laboratory for Plant Protection, but also broadened avenues for substantive collaboration in the research and development of plant disease and pest management technologies as well as the innovative utilization of germplasm resources. It is expected to inject new impetus into joint technological innovation between China and France in the field of plant protection, and will play a strategically significant role in advancing bilateral agricultural science and technology cooperation and strengthening food security. Since the launch of the Joint Laboratory, the two sides have conducted over 30 mutual visits, jointly trained more than 10 graduate students and young scientists, and co-authored over 40 papers in leading international journals such as Nature Communications , Molecular Biology and Evolution, PNAS , and eLife. They have jointly applied for and secured eight collaborative projects, including those under China’s National Key R&D Program, the Horizon Europe, and the NSFC-CNRS Cooperation and Exchange Project. In recognition of their contributions, French experts Prof. Didier Lereclus and Prof. Emmanuelle Jacquin-Joly were awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2019 and 2024, respectively.
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New progress was made for the Lao PDR – China Joint Laboratory for Plant ProtectionFrom March 17 to 22, at the invitation of the Department of Crop Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) of Lao PDR, a delegation of eight experts led by Prof. Zhang Jie, Deputy Director General of the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPPCAAS), visited Vientiane to advance bilateral cooperation on plant biosafety. The delegation held meetings with Mr. Bounsu Soudmaly, Deputy Director General of the Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Souliya Souvandouane, Director of the Plant Protection Center (PPC), along with other senior officials and technical staff. The two sides discussed implementation plans for several collaborative projects in Laos, including the Strategic Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project under China’s National Key R&D Program, the Asia Cooperation Fund Project, and Phase II of the International Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program (CAASTIP II). They also reviewed progress on the development of the Lao PDR-China Joint Laboratory for Plant Protection. Prof. Zhang Jie introduced the key achievements since the joint laboratory’s establishment. Dr. Souvandouane expressed appreciation for the long-term support from IPPCAAS and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation. According to the shared vision, the joint laboratory will focus on monitoring and early warning of major transboundary pests and diseases, green pest management technologies, and capacity building for plant biosecurity. The goal is to promote the demonstration and application of China’s eco-friendly technologies and biocontrol products in Laos, and jointly contribute to a regional plant protection network. During the visit, experts from IPPCAAS provided technical training on several priority topics, including monitoring of migratory pests, integrated pest management (IPM) for maize, surveillance and control of maize foliar diseases, and the application of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)-based biopesticides. Over 20 technical staff from the Plant Protection Center participated in the training, which included hands-on demonstrations and in-depth discussions. To support capacity development, two staff members from PPC will pursue Ph.D. studies in China this year. Additionally, three researchers will conduct three-month academic exchanges in China as part of the ongoing cooperation. The delegation also visited rice and maize production sites near Vientiane, where they confirmed with Lao counterparts the design and schedule of upcoming IPM demonstration activities. In addition, the Chinese delegation visited the FAO Representation in Lao PDR, the Faculty of Agriculture at the National University of Laos, and the Yunnan State Farms Lao Rubber and Crop Research Center, laying the groundwork for future collaboration. This visit marks a new stage in China-Laos cooperation in plant protection, reinforcing the joint commitment to advancing green agriculture under the Belt and Road Initiative and contributing to regional food security and biosafety.
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