State Council: Deeply implement the revitalization action of the seed industry, and accelerate the selection and breeding of breakthrough varieties.

The State Council issued the "Plan to Accelerate the Modernization of Agriculture and Rural Areas during the 13th Five-Year Plan". It mentions the implementation of the Seed Industry Revitalization Action, strengthening the precise identification of germplasm resources, gene exploration and improvement, and improving the commercial breeding system. It also includes fostering a national seed industry formation enterprise, and accelerating the selection and breeding of breakthrough varieties. Steady implementation of the reform of the approval system for new aquatic varieties. Promote the construction of national seed breeding bases. Strictly protect seed industry intellectual property rights, and crack down on counterfeit, shoddy, and infringement acts. Promote the industrial application of biological breeding.