The Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ZAAS) – 浙江农业科学院 is a comprehensive agricultural research institution directly affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial government. Established in 1908, ZAAS is one of the earliest agricultural research institutes in China. The academy includes 18 research institutes that cover 139 research orientations across 28 disciplinary
Zhejiang University – 浙江大学, located in Hangzhou, is one of China’s most prestigious and largest universities. It is organized into seven faculties encompassing 39 colleges, with the Faculty of Agriculture, Life Science, and Environmental Science serving as the main hub for agricultural science-related research. The university is also renowned for
The Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute (ZFRI) – 郑州果树研究所 is a national research institute specializing in deciduous fruits and cucurbits (watermelon and melon). ZFRI focuses on fruit genetics and breeding, cultivation techniques, integrated pest management, postharvest research, and fruit quality and safety inspection. The institute has 206 staff members, including 60
The Zhuanghang Comprehensive Experiment Station of Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), located in Zhuanghang Town in the southwest of Fengxian District, Shanghai, spans an area of approximately 2,250 mu. The station employs 22 staff members along with 77 contract workers. It is organized into distinct areas for high-quality grain
