Founded in 1957, the Spice and Beverage Research Institute (SBCRI) of CATAS – 香料饮料研究所 is the only national research institute dedicated to the research and development of tropical spice and beverage crops. The institute focuses on a variety of tropical spices and beverage crops, including pepper (Piper nigrum), coffee, vanilla,
The Spring Rapeseed Research Institute of the Qinghai Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences (QAAFS) is one of the earliest institutes in China dedicated to scientific research on spring rapeseed. In 2001, the Qinghai Provincial Department of Science and Technology established the Qinghai Spring Rapeseed Research and Development Center, an
The State Forestry and Grassland Administration (SFGA) – 国家林业和草原局 is responsible for implementing international conventions related to wetland protection, biodiversity conservation, and combating desertification. The National Park Administration is also part of this organization. The Science and Technology Department of the Administration oversees scientific projects in these areas. More information
The State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas originated from the Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology for Agriculture, which was established on June 28, 2001. The laboratory focuses on crop stress resistance in arid regions of China, leveraging the unique resources of these environments to
The Subtropical Crops Research Institute of Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, was founded in 1956. The institute is focused on the characteristic agriculture of Guizhou’s tropical zones and has established six scientific and technological innovation teams specializing in coix, mango, macadamia nuts, plant resource utilization,
