Longji rice terraces in Longsheng in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. China already produces large volumes of ingredients for plant-based meat, including rice, wheat, potatoes and peas. But cultivation of nutritious pulses, which also show promise as alternative protein sources, continues to lag behind. Photo: Xinhua
Longji rice terraces in Longsheng in southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. China already produces large volumes of ingredients for plant-based meat, including rice, wheat, potatoes and peas. But cultivation of nutritious pulses, which also show promise as alternative protein sources, continues to lag behind. Photo: Xinhua