Mujugun Collects Over 200 Native Seed Varieties

Published 26 Oct.2021 10:30(KST)

Ulkong, Hansamsusu, Cheongjigamja, etc... Utilization to Lead to Farm Income

Mujugun Collects Over 200 Native Seed Varieties

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju County announced on the 26th that since March of this year, it has collected over 200 varieties of native seeds hidden within the region through a seed collection survey.

The main varieties include Muju native garlic, ulkong, hansam sorghum, cheongji potato, and white red beans.

Additionally, Muju County has discovered more than 10 native tree species such as ongae, wild pear tree, and true pear tree.

The collected resources will be preserved after basic database work, and a Muju native seed catalog and videos will be produced to enhance their utilization value.

Furthermore, to ensure the use and long-term preservation of the collected resources, they will be redundantly preserved by Muju County, Tojong Seedream, and the Seed Vault of the Baekdudaegan National Arboretum.

Native agricultural products refer to wild or traditional species that have naturally grown or been cultivated in Muju County, including seeds that have been cultivated and localized for over 30 years.

This native seed discovery was conducted by Tojong Seedream (CEO Byun Hyun-dan), who visited natural villages in the region to uncover seeds passed down from grandmothers to mothers-in-law, as well as to gather information on traditional knowledge, adding greater value to the project.

Hwang In-hong, the governor of Muju County, said, “We are pleased to have discovered valuable resources adapted to the climate and environment of the Muju area through this native seed collection survey. We will make further efforts to produce native agricultural products using native resources that are strong against pests and diseases, adapted to Muju’s environment, and ultimately contribute to farmers’ income.”