Chen Yu had originally planned to visit the Intelligent Manufacturing and Innovation Center, but then he thought that the center had only recently been established and many projects were still in their early stages, so there wasn't much to see.
While it is important to boost the morale of researchers, such a large group of them could easily put psychological pressure and burden on them, affecting their normal work rhythm.
Moreover, they have too many places to visit and investigate today. If they were to explore each place in depth, it would probably take a month to finish.
More importantly, the purpose of our trip is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the park as a whole, rather than being limited to a specific area.
So Chen Yu said to Li Ming, "Director Li, you've done a great job. Let's continue."
“Okay,” Li Ming replied, a confident smile on his face. “Now that Mr. Chen has a general understanding of the Intelligent Manufacturing and Innovation Center, let’s move on to the next stop. Next, I will take you to visit our park’s ecological agricultural technology zone, which is another highlight of our park.”
The sightseeing bus traveled through a tree-lined path and arrived at the ecological agricultural technology zone.
Here, rows of modern greenhouses gleam in the sunlight, growing all sorts of novel crops, some colorful, some with unique shapes, a feast for the eyes.
“Mr. Chen, look at these crops. They are all new varieties that our park’s researchers have been working hard to cultivate over the past few months.” Li Ming pointed to the crops in the greenhouse and introduced them as if they were his own treasures. “These crops are not only high-yielding and of good quality, but also have strong resistance to adverse conditions and can grow in various harsh environments. This is of great significance for ensuring the food security of the base.”
Chen Yu listened with great interest, nodding in agreement from time to time.
He deeply understands that agriculture is fundamental to humanity, and in this extremely cold and apocalyptic environment, every grain of food is especially precious. The development of ecological agricultural technology is not only related to the yield and quality of food, but also to the survival and future of humankind.
"Director Li, your work is truly important," Chen Yu said with emotion. "The cultivation of these new varieties has not only improved the crop's resistance to adverse conditions, but also ensured high yields and quality of grains, which is a great contribution to the food security of the base and even the entire Blue Star."
Li Ming smiled and nodded, fully aware of the responsibilities and mission of this job.
He then led Chen Yu and his group to visit other parts of the ecological agricultural technology zone, including the intelligent temperature control system, integrated water and fertilizer management, and the circular agriculture demonstration zone.
“Mr. Chen, next we will visit our park’s Molecular Synthetic Food and Nutritional Fortification Research and Development Center.” Li Ming led Chen Yu and his group toward another modern research building. “In this research and development center, we are committed to developing nutritious, palatable and easy-to-produce synthetic foods, as well as nutritional fortification agents that can supplement the nutrition of different groups of people.”
Chen Yu followed Li Ming into the technologically advanced building, where busy researchers and sophisticated experimental equipment filled the air. Dressed in white lab coats, they focused intently on operating various instruments, conducting research on molecular-level food synthesis and nutritional fortification.
"Molecular synthetic foods?" Chen Yu asked curiously. "Does this mean that we can create entirely new types of food in this way, or even simulate natural ingredients that are extinct or difficult to obtain?"
Li Ming nodded, his face full of pride. "That's right, Mr. Chen. Our research team is using advanced biotechnology to precisely combine and blend various nutrients to create new types of food that are both nutritious and delicious. These foods are not only rich in nutrients, but also have a controllable production process. They can provide a stable food source in the extremely cold post-apocalyptic environment, and also provide important logistical support for our base's future deep space exploration plans."
"Not bad, not bad," Chen Yu nodded approvingly.
"Very good, very good." Lin Lele also imitated Chen Yu, putting her hands behind her back, looking like a leader on an inspection tour.
Chen Yu glanced at Lin Lele speechlessly, but didn't argue with her. Instead, he continued to ask Li Ming, "The technology is good, but how do you guarantee the safety of these molecularly synthesized foods?"
Upon hearing this, Li Ming said to Chen Yu, "Mr. Chen, I may not be able to explain these specific details clearly. Could you please have the person in charge here answer your questions?"
Chen Yu nodded upon hearing this. Indeed, Li Ming was, after all, the person in charge of the entire park, and it was impossible for him to know every single detail.
With Chen Yu's approval and at Li Ming's signal, a middle-aged man wearing a white coat and glasses stepped out from the crowd. He had a smile on his face and his eyes revealed his love and dedication to scientific research.
He walked up to Chen Yu and introduced himself confidently: "Mr. Chen, esteemed leaders, hello. I am Zhang Wei, the head of the Molecular Synthetic Food and Nutritional Fortification Research Center. Regarding the safety concerns you raised about molecularly synthesized foods, I am very happy to provide you with detailed answers."
"Mr. Chen, you've hit the nail on the head. Safety has always been our top priority in research and development. To ensure the safety of our molecularly synthesized foods, we've taken several measures. First, during the research and development phase, we conduct rigorous toxicity tests and nutritional analyses to ensure that every serving of our synthesized food does not contain any substances harmful to the human body and can meet the body's nutritional needs."
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