166: Professional Match

However, during the experimental process, due to the extraordinary adaptability displayed by the Parasitic Vine, its Growth rate was incredibly fast compared to normal circumstances.

After only two days of adaptation, the Parasitic Vine had already undergone significant changes.

Upon closer observation, it was discovered that small black spots, resembling bone sword, had begun to appear on the surface of the Parasitic Vine.

Undoubtedly, this was precisely the phenomenon Li Wen had been hoping to see.

However, the current progress was still far from enough for Li Wen; he knew very well that to truly achieve his goal, the Parasitic Vine would need to grow a complete black leaf.

Once the external coercion on the Parasitic Vine disappears, its self-repair mechanism will immediately activate, gradually restoring the damaged parts to their original normal state.

Therefore, to unequivocally prove that the observed changes are indeed physiological characteristics caused by the Parasitic Vine's powerful adaptability, and not by other temporary factors, it is necessary to wait until a specific organ completely transforms and the entire plant remains healthy and alive.

As a result, Teacher Lu, who was responsible for this 'research' work, was about to become very busy.

However, Li Wen, who had planned to take the opportunity to slack off, was now out of luck, because a sudden call from Lin Yan instantly shattered his desire for a leisurely day.

"Everyone is swamped with work right now."

"However, the National College Breeding Competition is about to begin, and according to regulations, our lab must submit a project to participate."

Lin Yan's tone was slightly anxious.

"Uh... it's probably difficult for the Teacher to have any new research results in the short term, so it seems we'll have to rely on you this time. How about you just put together some experimental results to get by?"

He suggested tentatively.

"It's all up to you; I have full confidence in you!"

After Lin Yan hastily dropped this sentence, he hung up the phone without explanation.

Li Wen, whose call was cut off, couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

"Six hundred sixty-six! What's with this old geezer?"

"Could he have been secretly monitoring me, knowing I'm engrossed in this topic? He wants to slack off himself, so he just makes me take the blame!"

However, that was not the case. Lin Yan was actually quite simple, but this simplicity was reflected in his uninhibited and shameless way of doing things.

At this moment, the experimental progress was indeed severely delayed, yet even so, he himself had no energy to be distracted by those so-called minor topics.

Just as he was feeling anxious about this, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind—he remembered that he had a talented treasure of a student under him!

This student had always performed excellently; to bury such talent would simply be a waste of natural resources!

This rare opportunity must be reserved for this student!

He didn't know if he truly thought that, but that's how he convinced himself.

And when Li Wen received this sudden call, he was completely bewildered.

He widened his eyes, his face full of confusion and doubt.

However, despite his confusion, since he had received such a task, Li Wen intended to take it seriously.

After all, this was a competition!

Because he knew very well that if it was a competition, participating and achieving results would not only bring rewards.

It might also bring coveted achievement rewards from the 'panel'.

For someone like Li Wen, who yearned for progress, these rewards undoubtedly held immense appeal.

Besides, even if he didn't get along with that old geezer Lin Yan, Li Wen wouldn't possibly pass up valuable resources, would he?

Such behavior—having good things in front of you but not striving for them, letting them go to waste—would surely be scorned!

Therefore, no matter what, Li Wen would never do such a foolish thing that would let down his hometown folks!

(R v R)

However, for a college group competition, Li Wen still felt he didn't have full confidence in winning awards relying solely on the current experimental foundation; it felt somewhat insecure.

After all, competition is often fierce and cruel; without sufficiently impressive and unique results, it's difficult to stand out among many excellent entries.

Therefore, some truly decisive key elements must be further developed.

Otherwise, Li Wen would always have a faint sense of unease lingering in his heart.

However, what specific content should be added?

Faced with this problem, Li Wen couldn't help but feel a headache.

Gene editing technology? No! Molecular marker methods? That also seemed inappropriate!

Li Wen decisively rejected these two ideas almost instantly.

Because before Lin Yan had successfully researched and obtained relevant results as a solid foundation, if these overly cutting-edge and high-end things suddenly appeared in their project.

That would simply be too shocking and unbelievable, and how to reasonably explain their origin and application principles later would also be a big problem.

So, were there any other viable options?

Just as Li Wen was deep in thought, the concept of "callus-derived nutrients" suddenly flashed across his mind like lightning.

That's right! This could definitely be considered! As long as it falls within the category of plant sap-type resources, it is entirely possible to significantly increase its yield through specific methods.

This would bring countless benefits.

First, it could greatly enhance the competitiveness of the entire experimental project in the same field, making it stand out.

At the same time, this innovative approach would not feel too abrupt or unbelievable, but rather would be supported by reasonable and solid scientific evidence.

Actually, the principle is very easy to understand; the delicious fruit juices we usually drink are essentially derived from the vacuoles within plant cells.

And if callus culture technology is used to accelerate this process, the rate of cell Growth and reproduction will inevitably increase significantly.

Correspondingly, the number of cells will naturally grow faster than under normal circumstances.

In addition, a part of the secondary metabolites of plants is also a crucial link.

Generally speaking, normal plants produce a certain amount of secondary metabolites during metabolism, and these specially treated cells also possess this ability.

Even more astonishingly, their efficiency in producing secondary metabolites is much higher than that of simple cell sap vacuoles.

It can even be described as "exaggerated."

If there's one flaw, it might be due to its high efficiency.

It inadvertently encroached upon the 'rice bowl' of the resource bureau.

Causing some people to protest.