Quinoa has entered harvest season in Wulan county, northwest China's Qinghai Province in Autumn. (Photo: China News Service/Ma Xiang)

Quinoa originated in South America and was successfully planted in the Qaidam Basin in 2013.

Quinoa has entered harvest season in Wulan county, northwest China's Qinghai Province in Autumn. (Photo: China News Service/Ma Xiang)

Quinoa has entered harvest season in Wulan county, northwest China's Qinghai Province in Autumn. (Photo: China News Service/Ma Xiang)

Quinoa has entered harvest season in Wulan county, northwest China's Qinghai Province in Autumn. (Photo: China News Service/Ma Xiang)