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 silkworm rearing systems
- R&D of mulberry seedlings, mulberry leaves, silkworms, and cocoons
- Standards and technology for quality testing of silkworm and mulberry byproducts
The institute employs 92 staff members and collaborates internationally with more than 50 countries and organizations, including India, Thailand, and the FAO.
More information (in Chinese): https://yz.kaoyan.com/caas/zixun/29/404559/.
