This article, told from the perspective of a watermelon seed, begins with the number "8424" and gradually unveils the story behind it for children, recounting Academician Wu Mingzhu's arduous journey in cultivating watermelon seeds and her lifelong dedication. In 1984, Wu Mingzhu cultivated a sweet and crisp watermelon variety from the 24th seed group, which she named "Zaojia 8424". From then on, the high-quality and affordable 8424 watermelon quickly took root and flourished across the country.
本文以一粒西瓜种子的视角，从一串数字——“8424”讲起，为少年儿童逐渐揭开数字背后的故事，讲述吴明珠院士培育西瓜种子的艰辛历程和一生坚守。1984年，吴明珠在第二十四组种子里培育出了又甜又脆的西瓜品种，于是她便把这种西瓜定名为“早佳8424”。自此，质优价廉的8424西瓜迅速在各地生根发芽。
本文以一粒西瓜种子的视角，从一串数字——“8424”讲起，为少年儿童逐渐揭开数字背后的故事，讲述吴明珠院士培育西瓜种子的艰辛历程和一生坚守。1984年，吴明珠在第二十四组种子里培育出了又甜又脆的西瓜品种，于是她便把这种西瓜定名为“早佳8424”。自此，质优价廉的8424西瓜迅速在各地生根发芽。
