China, Pakistan Launches joint Desert Horticulture Research Initiative

BEIJING, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Jul, 2026) Tarim University has inaugurated the China-Pakistan Science and Technology Backyard on Desert Horticulture in Multan, Pakistan.

Tailored to the local arid and semi-desert terrain, the project leverages Tarim University’s flagship disciplines to conduct joint research and teaching programs with Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, addressing key challenges in dryland agriculture.

Under this initiative, the two institutions will jointly develop drought-resistant horticultural crops, promote water-saving farming practices, and establish field demonstration bases.

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Adopting an integrated field-research model, the project bridges classroom theory and on-farm practice to cultivate top agricultural talent, CEN reported on Thursday.

Furthermore, a regular joint postgraduate training scheme will be launched to facilitate faculty and student exchanges.

Both universities will also share crop germplasm resources and research findings, enabling Pakistani and Chinese students to sharpen their practical skills in real-world agricultural scenarios.