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,
The Institute of Cotton Research (ICR) – 棉花研究所 is the only state-level organization specializing in cotton research. It has 430 employees, including 27 professors and 60 associate professors. The institute oversees 319 hectares of research fields and has established a national wild cotton nursery and ecological experimental stations for cotton
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
The Institute of Crop Breeding and Cultivation of the Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (QAAFS) is a comprehensive agricultural research institute specializing in the breeding and cultivation of five major crops in Qinghai Province: wheat, barley, broad beans, peas, and corn. With a history of nearly 70 years,
The Crop Research Institute of Gansu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (GAAS) was established in September 1958. The Institute aims to serve the development of the modern seed industry in the province. It is mainly engaged in the collection and preservation of crop germplasm resources, innovative utilization research, basic research on
