Beijing Institute of Genomics (BIG)
Founded in 2003, the Beijing Institute of Genomics (BIG) of CAS – 中国科学院北京基因组研究所 has been located in the Olympic Science and Technology Park since 2013. The current director is Professor XUE Yongbiao. Since its establishment, BIG has achieved significant successes in major research projects, most notably the Chinese Superhybrid Rice Genome Project. The institute also played an active role in...
Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB)
The Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of CAS – 中国科学院遗传研究所 was founded in 2001 through the merger of three CAS institutes: the Institute of Genetics, the Institute of Developmental Biology, and the Shijiazhuang Institute of Agricultural Modernization. The institute uses plant and animal models to conduct research in areas such as genetic control of growth and development,...
Institute of Microbiology of CAS (IMCAS)
The Institute of Microbiology of CAS (IMCAS) – 中国科学院微生物研究所 is the largest microbiological research institution in China. It was founded in 1958. IMCAS focuses on three main areas of research: microbial resources, molecular microbiology, and microbial biotechnology. In 2001, the institute reorganized its research divisions into three centers: a research center for microbial resources, a...
CAS Institute of Zoology (IOZ)
The Institute of Zoology (IOZ) of CAS – 中国科学院动物研究所 is a government-funded research institution specializing in zoological sciences. It has played a pivotal role in the development of several sub-disciplines in China, including entomology, animal ecology, and experimental embryology. IOZ has made significant contributions to the country, including the successful control of China’s chronic...
Wuhan Botanical Garden (WBG)
The Wuhan Botanical Garden (WBG) of CAS – 中国科学院武汉植物园 was founded in 1956. As one of China’s leading ex-situ conservation institutions, WBG is home to more than 10,000 plant species and varieties across 16 specialty gardens. Notably, the Kiwifruit Garden and the National Kiwifruit Germplasm Repository conserve over 70 percent of the world’s kiwifruit species. The Aquatic Plant Garden, the...
Agriculture and Biotechnology Research Center of CAS, South China Botanical Garden (SCNBG)
The Agriculture and Biotechnology Research Center of CAS – 中国科学院华南植物园 focuses on basic research and technical development in molecular analysis and genetic improvement of key agricultural plants in South China. Its goal is to promote germplasm innovation and breeding that meet the region’s specific needs. The center connects fundamental research with molecular breeding, fostering the...
South China National Botanical Garden (SCNBG)
The South China National Botanical Garden (SCNBG) of CAS – 华南国家植物园, is one of China’s oldest botanical research institutions and located in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. It was originally established in 1929 as the Institute of Agriculture and Forestry (IAF) at Sun Yat-Sen University. In 1954, the institute became affiliated with CAS and was renamed the South China Institute of Botany (SCIB)....
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of CAS – 西双版纳热带林植物园 was founded in 1959 in Menglun, Xishuangbanna. It is a comprehensive research institution dedicated to scientific research, species preservation, science communication, and technology development. XTBG is also a renowned scenic destination. With Yunnan Province as its primary focus, XTBG investigates the impacts of human...
Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS)
The Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) – 植物研究所, is the oldest comprehensive research institution in plant sciences in China. Its origins trace back to the Jingsheng Biological Survey Institute, established in 1928, and the Peking Research Institute of Botany, established in 1929. IBCAS includes 7 research and support departments and 8 field stations, of which 4 are...
CAS Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth (RADI)
The Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth (RADI) of CAS – 遥感与数字地球研究所 was established in 2012. Its primary tasks include: Exploring leading technologies in Earth observation, geospatial information science, and mechanisms for acquiring and distributing remote sensing data. Constructing and operating major Earth observation infrastructures, including the spaceborne-airborne-ground Earth...