The Institute of Scientific and Technical Information (ISTI) of CATAS – 科技信息研究所, located in Haikou and founded in 1954, is a national research institution that focuses on tropical agricultural economy, information innovation, and public services. ISTI has 135 employees, with 53 senior scientists.
Key developments from the institute include the farmer production database system, a crop production management decision-making system, and the creation of traceability technologies for tropical agricultural products to ensure quality and safety. Additionally, ongoing research is aimed at constructing a framework for the standardization of tropical crops.
More information (in Chinese): https://www.catasisti.cn.
