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I wonder what you think about invasive alien species? Normally, species invaded from foreign countries will have a certain impact on the ecological balance of our country, and the plant we are going to introduce today is no exception.
In the 70s of the last century, it threatened the native crops with its super growth rate, and became a lot of people"A thorn in the eye and a thorn in the flesh"., but to this day,It has "turned harm into friends" and has become a "cash cow"!
What's going on?
When China communicates with countries around the world, it often introduces the characteristic animal and plant species of other countries, but whether the original intention is good or not, it may be caused"Invasive alien species".
Species from abroad may break the ecological balance of native species in China and pose a certain degree of threat to crop yields and animal living environment, so at present, China attaches great importance to such situations to avoid causing too much impact.
However, in the seventies of the last century, many people were not aware of the harm caused by the "invasion of alien species", which also created conditions for the introduction of sunflower potatoes.
As an ornamental plant, the sweet potato was introduced from Brazil to Taiwan, China, and subsequently cultivated in areas of China where the climatic conditions are suitable for its growth.
Theoretically speaking, the growth of sunflower potatoes in foreign countries is not particularly rapid, it has certain requirements for light, humidity and temperature, if it exceeds the suitable temperature, it will be "stunted" and the growth rate is slow.
But our climate was surprisingly suited to its growth, and the warm and suitable environment allowed the potato to grow like a fish in water, and it didn't take long for its iconic vines, large leaves and ginger-like rhizomes to take over large tracts of land.
It's a good thing that plants grow fast, but the sweet potato has caused discontent among local residents – it has threatened the yield of native crops, and has been misappropriating nutrients and the environment from the crops used for livelihood.
If it is only tenacious and fast-growing, it can be solved as long as the planting is controlled and pruned.
But it's a bit of a thingFertility is just as impressive, whether it breeds on its own or spreads it through animals or wind, it can be used all over the mountains.
This kind of sunflower potato has become a veritable "invader", and farmers are complaining about it, and it is difficult to control its growth no matter how it is burned and pulledOne can only watch as it winds crops to death.
According to the situation at the time, it was said that it was"Peasant nemesis" and "a scourge".It's not too much!
But it really didn't "get proud" for long, and it was sanctioned, and the wisdom of our people is really not to be underestimated! Why?
If you want to say that things have turned around, it is thanks to my country's research on food culture, no matter what alien species will become a delicacy on the table.
Just like the crayfish and large crabs that have been bred abroad and have caused a lot of impact, they have been eaten more and more after they were introduced into China, and since someone discovered that the sunflower potatoes can be eaten, the situation has been initially changed.
Its leaves and rhizomes are edible, in the era of food shortage, it has become a "miracle soldier" for people to fill their stomachs, the leaves can be fried to eat, and the rhizomes can also be used as carbohydrates to provide the energy needed by the human body after being stewed.
Stir-frying, boiling, soup, and ...... as a condiment for stewsWith a variety of cooking methods, the sweet potato has won the love of many diners with its crisp and fresh taste, and has also become a rare and delicious ingredient.
Not only that, in further research, people also found that this plant has extremely high nutritional value, rich in protein, carbohydrates and vitamins, and can even be used in medicine, which has certain medical value!
The medicinal value of sunflower potatoes has also been recorded in authoritative literature, proving that it has an effect on bruises and other diseases, can reduce swelling and disperse stasis, and can also nourish and regulate the body.
In this way, it is no longer the invader that is not only useless but also the first native plant, and has become a "fragrant bait" in the eyes of the peopleNew green health products.
What follows is the rise in value**Reached 20 yuan a catty, and depending on the part and appearance** will be higher, and its "aggressive" characteristics will become advantages.
Even the adaptability to the environment and the super reproductive ability of the sunflower potato could not satisfy the people who learned about its excellent efficacy and value, and the market began to exceed the demand, and people began to gradually cultivate this plant.
In this way, a relatively sound industrial chain has been formed, which is regularly planted, picked, and sold in the market like other crops, and at the same time, the people who seized the business opportunities in the early stage have made a lot of money and become their "cash cow".
As more people realize its advantages, their attitudes towards it have long since changed, and it has become another successful case of our people using wisdom to defeat the invasion of alien species.
Now, in addition to the bitter past of the older generation who have experienced the crop being dropped by the sunflower potato, more young people only know that it is a crop with rich nutritional value, which can be cured on the dinner table, and is a treasure.
And compared to its scientific name,"Fuji Sanqi", "Fuji Seven", "Earth Sanqi".Such a common name is more convenient and easy to remember, and it also intuitively reflects the image and efficacy of the sunflower potato, and can even become a substitute for the medicinal material "Panax notoginseng".
The successful transformation of the sunflower potato also proves a joke and a reasonable sentence:"As long as you can make a recipe, you are not afraid of it! ”
The wisdom of our people is the key to solving the problem, and if no one discovers the efficacy and value of the sweet potato, it may always be an "invader" affecting local crops.
Nowadays, the sunflower potato has brought everyone a different kind of surprise, not only still has a certain ornamental value, but also shows value in food and medicine.
This shows that the wisdom of working people is invaluable, enough to turn the nasty invasion of alien species such as the sunflower potato into a treasure.
But even if we succeed this time, we still need to pay attention to the threat to the environment and ecology caused by species invasion, and prevent people with malicious intentions abroad from letting alien species wreak havoc on our country's territory.
Therefore, in the future, in the introduction of alien species, China still needs to do a good job in risk assessment, absorb its advantages to the greatest extent, and avoid its impact.
Use wisdom to resolve the difficulties it brings and reduce its impact on people's lives and native organisms.
There is still a long way to go in this regard!
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