China Daily 中国日报 Changsha fans honor the “father of hybrid rice” Yuan Longping

At the 2025 Hunan #Football League, Changsha fans unfurled a huge portrait of academician Yuan Longping in the stands, paying their respects and remembrance to the “father of hybrid rice” in a unique way. Changsha was where academician Yuan worked and lived for a long time. Today, the green football field has become the field he cherished, and the “Chinese #rice bowl” he dedicated his life to safeguarding is being held firmly. #scientist

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