Institute of Forest and Fruit Tree Research
The Institute of Forest and Fruit Tree Research, affiliated with Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), was established in 2002, co-located with the Institute of Crops. It was formerly known as the Fruit and Flower Research Laboratory of the Institute of Horticulture, which became an independent office in March 2011. The institute has 49 employees, including 26 senior titles, 35...
Shanghai Agricultural Bio-Genetic Center
In 2000, the Shanghai Municipality launched a major project to construct the Shanghai Agricultural Gene Bank, and in 2002, following its completion, the Shanghai Agricultural Bio-Genetic Center was established to manage and operate the gene bank. The center is primarily engaged in the collection, preservation, research, and utilization of agricultural biological genetic resources. It operates...
Institute of Edible Fungi
The Institute of Edible Fungi at Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) was established in 1960 and is the earliest professional research institute of edible fungi in China. It has a complete scientific research system, diverse disciplines, a high level of personnel, and strong comprehensive technical capabilities. The institute employs 71 staff members and focuses on key research...
Institute of Crop Breeding and Cultivation
The Institute of Crop Breeding and Cultivation at Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) originated from the Shanghai Agricultural Experiment Station, which was established in 1956 through a joint effort of Xinshi Farm, Huacao Farm, and Liming Agricultural Production Cooperative. The institute employs 60 staff members, including 55 scientific and technical personnel. It is primarily...
Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS)
The Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS) – 上海市农业科学院 was established in 1960. SAAS comprises ten research institutes, an integrated service center, an integrated experiment station, and Shanghai Co-Elite Agricultural Sci-Tech (Group) Co., Ltd. Its current research covers a wide range of agricultural fields, including grain and oilseed crop germplasm innovation and application;...
Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology
The Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) was established in 1924 and currently has 56 employees, including 34 senior research fellows. The institute focuses on crop protection, microbial technology, and efficient green eco-agriculture. Its research priorities in plant protection include farmland ecosystem function and safety...
Institute of Subtropical Crops (Academy of Forestry of South Zhejiang)
The Institute of Subtropical Crops at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) was founded in 1962 and focuses on the research and development of economic plant resources in tropical and subtropical regions of southern China. The institute is dedicated to the introduction and domestication of tropical and subtropical crops, resource utilization, and grain crop research, providing...
Institute of Ornamental Plants and Flowers (Institute of Cotton and Linen of Zhejiang)
The Institute of Ornamental Plants and Flowers at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS), formerly known as the Zhejiang Xiaoshan Cotton and Hemp Research Institute, was founded in 1963. It primarily focuses on the collection, preservation, identification, and evaluation of germplasm resources of flowers and trees, as well as the innovative use of flowers and trees. The institute...
Institute of Citrus
The Institute of Citrus at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) was founded in 1936 in Taizhou, Zhejiang. Its predecessor, the Zhejiang Horticulture Improvement Farm, was the first professional research institution focused on citrus in China. The institute’s research covers citrus and local fruit resources, including breeding, cultivation, protection, processing, nutrition, and...
Institute of Hydrobiology
The Institute of Hydrobiology at Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) was founded in 2019 and became an independent institute in 2021. It conducts basic and applied research in genetic breeding and cultivation of aquatic life, disease prevention and control, fishery resources protection and utilization, fishery environment monitoring and restoration, and digital fishery. The...