Poultry Institute (PI), Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province
The Poultry Institute (PI) of CAAS – 家禽研究所, also known as the Jiangsu Institute of Poultry Sciences, was founded in 1959. PI-CAAS is primarily focused on poultry genetic resources conservation, breeding and reproduction, breed performance evaluation, and the prevention and treatment of major poultry diseases. The institute has 147 employees, including 118 researchers, 19 professors, and 35...
Buffalo Research Institute (BRI), Nanning, Guangxi Province
The Buffalo Research Institute (BRI) – 水牛研究所 is the only specialized research institute on buffalo in China. Established in 1958, it is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern suburbs of Nanning, the institute spans 300 ha and is China’s largest buffalo...
Institute of Chinese Agricultural Heritage Research (ICAHR), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
The Institute of Chinese Agricultural Heritage Research (ICAHR) – 中华农业文明研究院, specialized in agricultural history and rural studies, is affiliated with CAAS and Nanjing Agricultural University. Established in 1921 as the Research Department of Agricultural History at the Library of the University of Nanking, it was reorganized in 1955 into a specialized institution for the research of Chinese...
Sericultural Research Institute (SRI), Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province
The Sericultural Research Institute (SRI) – 蚕业研究所 was founded in 1951 and is part of the Huadong College for Boats. The institute focuses on: Collection, evaluation, and utilization of silkworm and mulberry germplasm Breeding of silkworm and mulberry varieties Pest and disease control for silkworm and mulberry High-yield and quality mulberry cultivation technology systems High-efficiency...
Institute of Sugar Beet Research (ISB), Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
The Institute of Sugar Beet Research (ISB) – 甜菜研究所 is a national research institute located in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, and is attached to Heilongjiang University. It specializes in genetic improvement, genetic resources, resources and environment, and regional trials. The institute employs 60 staff members, including 47 scientists. More information (in Chinese):...
Citrus Research Institute (CRI), Chongqing
The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) – 西南大学柑桔研究所 was established in 1960 and is located in Beibei, Chongqing Municipality. It is attached to Southwest University and directly subordinated to CAAS. The institute houses the world’s third-largest citrus germplasm preservation base. Main research fields include: Collection, evaluation, and preservation of citrus germplasm Functional gene discovery...
Tobacco Research Institute (TRI), Qingzhou,Shandong Province
Founded in 1958, the Tobacco Research Institute (TRI) – 烟草研究所 is responsible for tobacco agricultural science and technology research at the central government level. The institute operates 18 national, provincial, and ministerial level innovation platforms and international cooperation platforms, such as the National Tobacco Improvement Center, the Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biology and...
Nanjing Research Institute of Agricultural Mechanization of MARA (NIAM), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
The Nanjing Research Institute for Agricultural Mechanization of MARA (NIAM) – 农业农村部南京农业机械化研究所 was founded in 1957 and has a staff of 255. NIAM focuses on agricultural machinery across various stages of crop production, including tillage, soil preparation, planting, sowing, grain harvesting, crop stalk harvesting, fruit, vegetable, and tea harvesting, crop protection, agro-product processing,...
Biogas Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (BIOMA), Chengdu, Sichuan Province
The Biogas Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture (BIOMA) – 农业农村部沼气科学研究所 was established in 1979 and has been affiliated with CAAS since 1997. As the only national institution specializing in biogas technology, BIOMA focuses on biogas production from agricultural waste for energy recovery, environmental protection, and technological demonstrations. The institute also provides consultation...
Agro-Environmental Protection Institute (AEPI) of MARA, Tianjin
Founded in 1979, the Agro-Environmental Protection Institute (AEPI) – 农业农村部环境保护科研监测所 focuses on pollution prevention and control, ecological and environmental safety inspection, environmental monitoring, environmental assessment, and information services. The institute employs 134 people, including 119 scientists. AEPI includes the following departments: Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment and...