Thinking on Orientation of Engineering Research of China’s Sorghum Industry

To solve engineering problems restricting development of China’s sorghum industry in the whole chain, this paper firstly introduces functions of sorghum industry to national economic and social development. Then, it analyzes current situations of engineering research of sorghum industry. Finally, it discusses countermeasures for engineering research of sorghum industrial development. On the basis of current situations, it proposes 7 pertinent countermeasures. (i) Collection and storage of sorghum germplasm resource; (ii) Innovation on germplasm resource for sorghum breeding; (iii) Seed selection for new variety of special sorghum; (iv) Integrated innovation on high yield, high quality and high efficient cultivation technology; (v) Research and development of integrated prevention and control technology for disease, pests and weeds; (vi) Improvement in technological extension service system; (vii) Research of sorghum deep processing and use technology. It is intended to promote rapid, sustainable and healthy development of sorghum industry in China.