CAS President Lu Yongxiang has ever given some seeds of Plukenetia volubilis Linneo introduced from Peru to XTBG in 2006. Trough seedling raising and field planting, XTBG has made the introduction and cultivation of Plukenetia volubilis Linneo in Xishaungbanna a success.

Plukenetia volubilis  is a plant native to Peruvian Amazon region. Scientific studies indicate that it is the best oil plant because of its composition and high nutrition quality.