The Hunan Institute of Microbiology at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) was founded in 1956 and specializes in both fundamental and applied research in agricultural microbiology. The institute employs 180 staff members and plays a key role in microbial strain resource collection, introduction, preservation, identification, and functional evaluation.
The institute provides scientific consultation and technical support for Hunan’s agricultural biotechnology sector, including planting and breeding industries. It also engages in public welfare services such as the promotion and demonstration of agricultural microbial technologies, farmer training, and the commercialization of research findings.
Key research areas include soil fertilization and plant protection, animal nutrition and disease prevention, agricultural environmental protection and resource utilization, and pilot-scale fermentation technology. Additionally, the institute conducts agricultural testing, analysis, and agricultural product quality and safety risk assessments.
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