Abstract:

In 2012, corn production in China surpassed rice and became the No. 1 grain crop. Corn plays an increasingly important role in grain production and national economy. Exploring the establishment of a new system for commercialization of corn breeding and industrialization of seed production has become an important issue facing Chinas corn seed industry. This paper compared the seed industry development at home and abroad, analyzed the existing problems in the commercial corn breeding and gaps between China and other countries. And pointed out the opportunities, challenges and development trend for Chinas seed production industry.

Key words: corn seed industry, commercial breeding, seed industrialization

摘要：

2012年我国玉米产量超过稻谷,成为中国第一大粮食作物。玉米在粮食生产和整个国民经济中占有日益重 要的地位。探索建立我国玉米商业化育种和种子产业化新体系,已成为我国玉米种业面对的重要课题。通 过对国内外种业发展的对比,分析了我国玉米商业化育种与种子产业化存在的问题和差距,指出了我国玉米 种业面临的机遇和挑战,提出了我国玉米种业的发展趋势。

关键词: 玉米种业;商业育种;种子产业化