Lam Hon-ming's Soybean Research Contributes to Food Security in Mainland China
According to the South China Morning Post, Professor Lam Hon-ming's extensive research into soybean genetics and varieties has facilitated soybean cultivation in mainland China, aiding the nation's food security efforts.
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The South China Morning Post reports that Professor Lam Hon-ming's pioneering research concerning soybean genetics and varieties has resulted in the crop being cultivated in mainland China, thereby supporting the country's food security.
Upon returning to Hong Kong in 1997 after finishing postdoctoral studies in the United States, Professor Lam focused on how scientific advancements could assist in feeding both the local population and the global community.
He discovered that soybeans provided a partial solution. Beyond their nutritional benefits, this crop possesses the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which lessens the dependency on chemical fertilizers, and certain varieties can be developed to withstand drought and salinity.
Professor Lam dedicated nearly thirty years to investigating soybean genetics and creating varieties that are suitable for marginal land.
Lam, who serves as the director of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, stated that his motivation for pursuing agricultural research stemmed from its significance to everyone, even though the field had relatively few participants.
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