The 3rd International Symposium of the World Wild-Rice Wiring AI-Driven Germplasm Innovation and Application Training Program is being held in Sanya's Yazhou Bay from November 6 to 10. (Source: Hainan Daily)

The 3rd International Symposium of the World Wild-Rice Wiring AI-Driven Germplasm Innovation and Application Training Program is being held in Sanya's Yazhou Bay from November 6 to 10. Rice researchers from Italy, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Laos, Ethiopia, and other countries have gathered to learn about the latest advances in wild rice conservation and AI-assisted breeding.

Patrizia Vaccino (third from left), research director at Italy's CREA Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, shares insights and experiences in wild rice research with international experts at the 3rd International Symposium of the World Wild-Rice Wiring AI-Driven Germplasm Innovation and Application Training Program on November 9. (Source: Hainan Daily)

International researchers have gathered to learn about the latest advances in wild rice conservation and AI-assisted breeding at the 3rd International Symposium of the World Wild-Rice Wiring AI-Driven Germplasm Innovation and Application Training Program on November 9. (Source: Hainan Daily)

The training has combined lectures with hands-on sessions covering grass taxonomy, practical bioinformatics, wild rice field collection, and botanical illustration. Researchers from participating countries have also shared their experiences and approaches to conserving wild rice genetic resources.

International researchers exchange insights and experiences in wild rice research at the 3rd International Symposium of the World Wild-Rice Wiring AI-Driven Germplasm Innovation and Application Training Program on November 9. (Source: Hainan Daily)

Chinese and international experts have delivered lectures and led discussions to help overseas researchers build their technical skills and explore how AI can support the targeted conservation and innovative use of wild rice germplasm. The program also seeks to strengthen international collaboration to safeguard global food security.