The Institute of Advanced Agricultural Sciences (IAAS) at Peking University is a newly established research unit jointly created by Shandong Province and Peking University. Located in the Xiashan Ecological and Economic Development Zone in Weifang City, the institute was completed and became operational in July 2021.
The institute focuses on cutting-edge research in agricultural science and technology and has established six major technology support platforms, including one for crop genetics and germplasm innovation, along with 38 independent research groups. It is equipped with over 4,000 advanced instruments, including cryo-electron microscopes, mass spectrometers, and confocal microscopes. Its research infrastructure includes a 5,000-square-meter environment-controlled greenhouse, a 10,000-square-meter plastic house, and over 1,000 mu of experimental fields. The institute has attracted more than 700 research personnel.
A key focus of the institute is the development of wheat hybrid breeding technology, contributing to China’s food security. It also works on creating new fruit and vegetable varieties and tackling critical challenges in the country’s seed development. The institute is strengthening international collaboration, building on its existing partnership with Tel Aviv University in Israel and expanding cooperation with leading universities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries to foster joint talent development and innovative research.
More information: https://en.pku-iaas.edu.cn/.
