Institute of Cotton Research (ICR) in Anyang, Henan Province
The Institute of Cotton Research (ICR) – 棉花研究所 is the only state-level organization specializing in cotton research. It has 430 employees, including 27 professors and 60 associate professors. The institute oversees 319 hectares of research fields and has established a national wild cotton nursery and ecological experimental stations for cotton breeding in Sanya (Hainan), Aksu (Xinjiang),...
National Rice Research Institute (CNRRI) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Established in 1981, the China National Rice Research Institute (CNRRI) – 中国水稻研究所 focuses on both basic and applied research, aiming to solve scientific and technical challenges in rice production. CNRRI places significant emphasis on rice genetic studies and genome research to improve yield, pest resistance, and stress tolerance. It also works on the conservation and utilization of rice...
Farmland Irrigation Research Institute (FIRI) in Xinxiang, Henan Province
The Farmland Irrigation Research Institute (FIRI) – 农田灌溉研究所 employs 83 academic staff and is committed to applied and basic research focused on developing new technologies for farmland irrigation and drainage. Research includes: Crop water requirements and regulation New technologies for insufficient irrigation Unconventional water resource usage Optimal allocation of agricultural water...
Institute of Urban Agriculture (IUA) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Founded in 2018, the Institute of Urban Agriculture (IUA) – 都市农业研究所 is a key supporting unit of the National Agricultural Science & Technology Center (NASC) in Chengdu, located in the Science City of the Tianfu New Area. IUA focuses on research in the following fields: Horticulture Agricultural engineering Agricultural robotics Plant photobiology Utilization of urban organic waste Plant...
Agricultural Genomics Institute Shenzhen (AGIS)
The Agricultural Genomics Institute Shenzhen (AGIS)– 深圳农业基因组研究所 is a government-supported research organization focused on agricultural genomics, molecular breeding in agricultural biology, and the agriculture and food metagenome. It employs over 500 academic staff and has established several innovation platforms, including the Key Laboratory of Genome Analysis of MARA. AGIS has joint...
China Agricultural Science and Technology Press (CASTP)
The China Agricultural Science and Technology Press (CASTP) – 中国农业科学技术出版社 was established in 1985 as a national-level press agency by MARA and is affiliated with CAAS. It publishes books on agricultural science and technology. More information (in Chinese): http://www.castp.cn/index.htm. DCZ
Graduate School
Founded in 1979 and supported by 42 research institutes, the Graduate School of CAAS offers studies for master’s and doctoral degrees. There are about 572 supervisors for doctoral programs and 1,672 instructors for master’s programs. The Graduate School actively encourages international cooperation and has established bilateral exchanges with international organizations, universities, and...
Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of MARA
Established in 2012, the Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of MARA – 农业部食物与营养发展研究所 focuses on research and policy strategies related to food safety, nutrition improvement, and food and nutrition assessment. More information (in Chinese): https://ifnd.caas.cn/. DCZ
Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products (IQSTAP)
The Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products (IQSTAP) – 农业质量标准与检测技术研究所 was established in 2003. The research focus of IQSTAP lies in agro-product quality, agricultural standards, and testing technologies. The Institute has a staff of 54 science and technology personnel. More information (in Chinese): https://iqstap.caas.cn/. DCZ
Agricultural Information Institute (AII)
The Agricultural Information Institute (AII) – 农业信息研究所 was established through the merger of the former Intelligence Institute of CAAS (founded in 1957), the Library (established in 1957), the Computer Application Center (established in 1981), and the Agricultural Macro-Research Center (established in 1992). AII serves as the national agricultural science-technology documentation center,...