At the southern tip of our vast homeland lies a dreamlike coastal city bathed in sunlight—Sanya. While the northern lands are gripped by a bitter winter, this place remains warm and bright, thanks to its unique tropical climate. It serves as a "natural greenhouse" for crop breeding, drawing countless breeders like migratory birds to this haven every winter.

In this field of hope, the Crop Genetics and Breeding Platform of the Peking University Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences is nurturing a "sweet innovation." Now, as 2025 unfolds, we are filled with excitement and pride to announce to all: The first cycle of 2024-2025 winter nursery melon breeding in Sanya has been successfully completed!

Looking back, every inch of this land bears the footprints of breeders, and every melon leaf sways with the light of hope. At this moment, with fruitful results and overflowing joy, we eagerly invite you to embark on this journey of discovery. First, let us open the photo album of our breeding efforts. Through vivid field photographs, you can feel the power of vigorous growth and the passionate dedication of our breeders. Together, let us witness this sweet gift born from the land and bestowed upon life.

Breeding Activities

 

In addition, a specially prepared exclusive surprise awaits your discovery, a series of outstanding melon hybrids and invaluable breeding materials, brought to life through the dedicated research and meticulous efforts of our scientific team. These are the fruits of wisdom and hard work, embodying countless trials and explorations.

At this moment, with great enthusiasm, we sincerely invite you to delve into these treasured creations, born of passion and dedication. Together, let us witness the strides made on this breeding journey and experience the vibrant power and boundless possibilities brought forth by innovation in agricultural science and technology.

Selected Hybrids and Breeding Lines

 

 

The path of breeding is akin to a long and arduous journey, fraught with challenges and hardships. It is a road lined with thorns and beset by storms. During the 2024 melon breeding season, we faced one of Sanya's heaviest rainfalls in decades. At that time, the melon seedlings had just been transplanted when the torrential downpour struck, flooding the breeding greenhouses in an instant, as if trying to drown our hopes.

 

Yet, as we reflect on the successful conclusion of the first cycle of Sanya melon breeding in 2024-2025 winter nursery, the bountiful results shine like a brilliant dawn, piercing through the heavy clouds and igniting a flame of hope within us. Every careful observation in the fields reflects our dedication to the growth of crops; every meticulous analysis in the lab embodies our relentless pursuit of scientific breakthroughs. These efforts and sacrifices have now transformed into shimmering medals of harvest, strengthening our resolve to forge ahead and reach new heights.

 

With unwavering vision and determination, we are committed to establishing “Huayuan Sweet” as the leading brand of Chinese melons—a symbol of excellence and flavor. We aim to make it shine brightly on the domestic and international stage. Looking ahead, we will continue to uphold our deep-rooted passion for agricultural research, embrace innovation as the "golden key" to development, and delve deeply into the vast land to refine breeding techniques. Our goal is to cultivate more melon varieties that stand out for their unique flavors, exceptional nutritional value, and superior quality. Let every bite of melon become an extraordinary delight, adding sweetness and joy to people’s lives.

 

With heartfelt enthusiasm, we extend a sincere inquiry to all melon enthusiasts and supporters of breeding endeavors: In your mind, what should the ideal melon of the future be like?

Would you like it to exude a richer, more enchanting aroma, filling every breath with the sweetness of nature?

Or should it have an even crisper, juicier texture, offering a symphony of freshness with every bite?

Perhaps you envision it packed with unparalleled nutritional benefits, becoming a “sweet guardian” of health?

 

We warmly welcome you to share your thoughts in the comments—tell us your dreams and unique expectations for the melons of the future. Together, let us harness our shared aspirations as the driving force to embark on a glorious new chapter in the melon industry. Together, we will write a legendary new story for melons and create a brighter and sweeter future!