Rapeseed varieties tested in Xizang's high altitude

Three new rapeseed varieties developed by Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi province are undergoing trials to determine their ability to grow at high altitudes in the Xizang autonomous region.

The rapeseed breeding team, led by Huang Zhen from the College of Agronomy at the university, is testing the new varieties on agricultural land in Lhasa, capital of Xizang, at approximately 3,650 meters above sea level.

The varieties include Xiyou 11, which is traditionally planted in the Yangtze River Basin and the areas between the Yellow River and the Huaihe River.