Small and Beautiful 小而美•心相通

Juncao ("Jun" means "mushroom" and "cao" means "grass" in Chinese), a technology that fosters mushroom growth by "substituting grass for wood," was developed by Prof. Lin Zhanxi, Chief Scientist of National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in 1986. The technology was first used in Fujian Province, then in other regions of China and more recently in 108 other countries. Juncao has become a "Grass of Happiness" and "Grass of Prosperity" for people in developing countries. Lin's daughter, Dr. Lin Dongmei, has traveled to Africa 38 times since 2004. She has adapted the "small and beautiful, quick-impact and people-centered" Juncao technology to the local conditions in the African countries. While adhering to a woman's perspective, she has taught African women various skills, such as methods to grow Juncao grass and mushrooms. She has helped African women escape poverty, and she has formed deep friendships with women across Africa. Click the video to hear the heartfelt voices of women benefiting from Juncao technology. 

(Photos and video provided by China National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology, Source: Women of China)

来源：中国妇女（英文版） https://www.womenofchina.cn/zazhi/2026.06E/mobile/index.html