Academy of State Administration of Grain (ASAG)
Founded in 1957, the Academy of State Administration of Grain (ASAG) – 国家粮食局科学研究院 is the only non-profit research institution focused on post-harvest research and services, directly under the State Administration of Grain. ASAG’s primary mission is to conduct research and provide services in the grain science and technology field, including grain and oil purchase, storage, transportation,...
Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization (CAAM)
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization (CAAM) – 中国农业机械话科学研究院, established in 1956, has developed a robust research infrastructure, including one national key laboratory, two national engineering laboratories, two national engineering technology centers, and three national quality supervision and inspection centers. It is a strategic alliance for technological innovation in the...
Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences (CAMS)
The Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences (CAMS) – 中国气象科学研究院, founded in 1956, is a research unit under the China Meteorological Administration. CAMS focuses on both basic and applied meteorological research and technology development. Its research areas include meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as climate change response. The institute has 323 employees. Recent...
Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG)
The Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of CAS – 新疆生态与地理研究所 focuses on arid zone ecology and environment. Its research areas include natural resource development, ecological restoration, environmental management, biodiversity conservation, and regional sustainable development of arid zones. The institute features the following: State Key Laboratory of Desert and Oasis Ecology...
Northwest Institute of Eco-environment and Resources (NIEER)
The Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) of CAS – 西北生态环境资源研究所 was established in 2016 through the merger of five former CAS institutes: the Cold and Arid Regions Environmental and Engineering Research Institute, the Lanzhou Center for Oil and Gas Resources, the Lanzhou Branch of the National Science Library, the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, and the Qinghai...
Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB)
The Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) of CAS – 昆明植物研究所 focuses on research in botany and phytochemistry, with a commitment to exploring the world of plants, generating knowledge about them, and developing their sustainable use to benefit people. The institute covers an area of 68 ha and has several key research divisions, including the State Key Laboratory of Photochemistry and Plant Resources...
Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ)
The Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) – 昆明动物研究所, directly affiliated with CAS, is located in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. KIZ focuses on research in biodiversity, evolution, conservation, and the sustainable utilization of resources in southwestern China, the Eastern Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. KIZ’s top research priorities include: Evolutionary genetics and reproduction...
Chengdu Institute of Biology (CIB)
The Chengdu Institute of Biology (CIB) of CAS – 成都生物研究所 has several research facilities, including: Center for Natural Products Center for Ecological Studies (focused on vegetation patterns of forest-grassland ecotones, effects of climate change and human disturbance, and sustainable management and utilization of grasslands) Center for Applied and Environmental Microbiology Center for...
Institute of Subtropical Agriculture (ISA)
Located in Changsha, Hunan Province, the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture (ISA) of CAS – 亚热带农业生态研究所 focuses on agricultural sustainable development, agrosystem processes, integrated livestock farming and crop production systems, watershed environmental health control, and agricultural environmental microbiology. Research facilities include: Center for Regional Agroecology Center for...
Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)
Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) – 武汉病毒研究所 focuses on research in insect viruses, agricultural and environmental microbiology, and the development of microbial pesticides as substitutes for chemical pesticides. More information: http://english.whiov.cas.cn/. DCZ