Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding 2025, Vol.15, No.1, 25-32 http://genbreedpublisher.com/index.php/tgmb 28 employment opportunities for more than 1 000 residents. By establishing local standards for product processing and standardizing industry procedures, the company significantly improved product quality, laying a solid foundation for industry development. 3.2 Strengthening the industrial foundation To awaken dormant bamboo forest resources, Shanlixiang Company implemented a series of technological innovations. The company collaborated with multiple agricultural cooperatives and family farms, collectively developing 10 635 mu of bamboo forest through land transfer. This large-scale land consolidation promoted efficient bamboo resource utilization, enabling farmers to share in the “ecological dividends”. A key initiative, the “Bamboo Shoot Garden” project, involved selecting and removing aging bamboo, adjusting bamboo forest density, and optimizing bamboo growth environments. The project also included soil tillage, the application of organic fertilizers, and the installation of drip irrigation systems, effectively improving the quality and yield of bamboo shoots (Yu et al., 2007). Additionally, the company constructed a 2 346-meter-long rail transportation system, significantly enhancing logistics in mountainous areas and reducing bamboo shoot transportation costs. The company also proposed a “bamboo-for-bamboo” circular utilization model, turning weeds and discarded bamboo materials into organic fertilizers to improve soil fertility. Moreover, the company experimented with growing mushrooms and other under-forest crops, maximizing the use of under-forest resources and achieving diversified operations. 3.3 Perfecting the industrial system Shanlixiang Company aims to establish an integrated production-to-sales operational model to enhance the bamboo shoot industry's value chain. In collaboration with enterprises in Fujian Province, the company developed ready-to-eat bamboo shoot dishes and extended the freshness period of spring bamboo shoots to 25 days using cold chain technology. In 2023, this initiative resulted in sales exceeding 2 000 tons and a production value of 11 million RMB. The company combined traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to produce safe and authentic bamboo shoot products. It also developed bamboo charcoal and bamboo cake fuel products, converting bamboo remnants and shells into organic fertilizers, thus forming a sustainable resource recycling system (Yu et al., 2007). To further encourage farmer participation, the company provided bamboo shoot drying and refrigeration equipment and invented machines for peeling and cutting bamboo shoots, significantly improving processing efficiency. These machines have been certified with national patents. The company has actively explored the integration of the tertiary sector. Leveraging Ninghai’s rich ecological bamboo forest resources, it developed demonstration bases combining bamboo shoot production with experiential tourism. Featured tourism projects, such as bamboo shoot picking and tea garden tours in Huangnikeng Mountain, were introduced, along with scenic attractions like observation decks and windmill mountains, successfully drawing numerous visitors. These efforts infused new vitality into the bamboo shoot industry. Shanlixiang Company’s practices demonstrate that technological innovation, resource integration, and value chain extension are key pathways for revitalizing Ninghai’s bamboo shoot industry. These innovative measures not only activated bamboo forest resources but also brought economic benefits to farmers, achieving a win-win situation for both ecological and economic outcomes. 4 Case Analysis of Bamboo Shoot Industry Development 4.1 Successful experience of the bamboo shoot industry in Fujian province The bamboo shoot industry in Fujian Province serves as a national model, offering valuable insights for revitalizing the bamboo shoot industry in Ninghai. Fujian has established a comprehensive bamboo shoot industry system through government support, industrial chain integration, and technological innovation. The province prioritizes policy support, providing financial, technical, and market assistance to bamboo shoot production and processing enterprises, which has significantly enhanced resource utilization and industrial diversification. For example, special funds have been allocated for transforming low-yield bamboo forests and cultivating high-yield forests, greatly improving the yield and quality of bamboo shoots. Fujian leverages the leading role of key enterprises to drive vertical integration across the industry chain, covering bamboo forest cultivation, bamboo shoot harvesting, and deep-processing product development. Its product range includes high-value-added items such as canned bamboo shoots, bamboo shoot products, and bamboo juice beverages, marketed domestically and
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