The Kunming Institute of Zoology (KIZ) – 昆明动物研究所, directly affiliated with CAS, is located in the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. KIZ focuses on research in biodiversity, evolution, conservation, and the sustainable utilization of resources in southwestern China, the Eastern Himalayas, and Southeast Asia. KIZ’s top research priorities include: Evolutionary genetics and
The Laboratory for Biological Breeding of the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, established in 2025, brings together four dedicated research teams and twelve joint teams, with more than 140 researchers in total. The laboratory focuses on cutting-edge plant life science research and biotechnology development, including functional genomics, big-data analysis, crop
Founded in 1958, the Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences (LIHPS) – 兰州畜牧与兽药研究所 is dedicated to addressing major scientific challenges in livestock production. The institute focuses on four main research areas: animal husbandry, veterinary medicine, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), and prataculture. Key efforts include the development of sustainable
The School of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology at Lanzhou University – 兰州大学-草地农业科技学院 traces its origins to the Gansu Institute of Grassland Ecology, founded by Academician Ren Jizhou in 1981. In 2001, it became the Institute of Grassland Ecology under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and merged with Lanzhou
The Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences (LAAS) – 辽宁省农业科学院, founded in 1956, is the only provincial-level comprehensive agricultural research institution in Liaoning Province. It focuses on agricultural science and technology innovation, scientific and technological services, and personnel training. The academy conducts research in a wide range of fields, including planting,
