Hunan Horticulture Research Institute
The Hunan Horticulture Research Institute at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) originated from the Horticultural Section of the Hunan Agricultural Experiment Field established in 1929. The institute primarily focuses on scientific research related to the evaluation and innovation of germplasm resources for fruit trees and ornamental horticultural plants, the selection and...
Hunan Institute for Plant Protection
The Hunan Institute for Plant Protection at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) was founded in 1973. The institute focuses on plant pathology, agricultural insect and pest control, weed biology, and integrated pest management. Its research areas include microbial pesticide development and application, plant protection biotechnology, pesticide science applications, crop...
Hunan Provincial Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute (Hunan Provincial Livestock Breeding Station)
The Hunan Provincial Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Research Institute (Hunan Provincial Livestock Breeding Station) at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) was established in April 1964. It is responsible for scientific research, technology promotion, and product development in livestock and poultry genetic breeding, animal nutrition, veterinary medicine, new breeding...
Hunan Fisheries Research Institute
The Hunan Fisheries Research Institute at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) was established in December 1959 and specializes in aquatic science and technology research, fishery resource management, and related services. Its core activities include scientific research, continuing education, fishery product inspection and testing, environmental monitoring, technical training,...
Hunan Institute of Microbiology
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...
Hunan Tea Research Center
The Hunan Tea Research Institute at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) was founded in 1928 and is dedicated to tea research and innovation. The institute employs 93 staff members and focuses on four major research areas: tea germplasm resources and genetic breeding, efficient cultivation techniques, green pest and disease prevention, and tea processing and comprehensive...
Hunan Province Cotton and Sericulture Research Institute
The Hunan Province Cotton and Sericulture Research Institute at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) traces its origins to the Hunan Cotton Science Research Institute, founded in 1929. Initially focused on breeding and promoting upland cotton varieties and guiding cotton cultivation techniques, the institute expanded its research scope over the decades. In 2025, it merged with...
Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center
The Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center at the Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) is located in Mapoling, Changsha City, Hunan Province. It was founded in 1984 by Academician Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of Hybrid Rice.” As China’s first scientific research institution dedicated to hybrid rice, the center focuses on hybrid rice breeding, developing new high-yield,...
Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS)
The Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (HUNAAS) – 湖南省农业科学院 was founded in 1964 and serves as a key provincial agricultural research institution. The academy oversees 21 research institutes and two research support institutions, including the Hunan Hybrid Rice Research Center, Hunan Rice Research Institute, Hunan Soil and Fertilizer Institute, Hunan Institute of Agricultural Environment and...
Institute of Agricultural Economics and Technology
The Institute of Agricultural Economics and Technology of the Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences was founded in August 1986. The institute currently operates with five research departments: the Agricultural Economics Research Office, the Agricultural Informatization Research Office, the Agricultural Planning and Design Research Office, the Agricultural Intellectual Property Research Office...