Rubber Research Institute (RRI)
The Rubber Research Institute (RRI) of CATAS – 橡胶研究所 is the only national institute in China specializing in the research and development of rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). It was established in 1954 and has been located in Danzhou, Hainan Province, since 1958. The institute employs 843 people, including 223 scientists, and is organized into six research divisions: Economics Breeding...
Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS)
The Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) – 中国热带农业科学院 was established in 1954 and is the sole research institution in China under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) focused on tropical agricultural technology development. CATAS consists of 14 research institutes and one experimental farm, with approximately 4,600 employees, 3,300 of whom are scientists....
Sweet Potato Research Institute (SPRI), Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province
The Sweet Potato Research Institute (SPRI) – 甘薯研究所 was established in 2002 and is attached to the Xuzhou Agricultural Sciences Research Institute, founded in 1910. Both institutions are affiliated with the Jiangsu Agricultural Academy of Sciences and the Xuzhou municipal government. SPRI focuses on various aspects of sweet potato research, including germplasm innovation and utilization, new...
Poultry Institute (PI), Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province
The Poultry Institute (PI) of CAAS – 家禽研究所, also known as the Jiangsu Institute of Poultry Sciences, was founded in 1959. PI-CAAS is primarily focused on poultry genetic resources conservation, breeding and reproduction, breed performance evaluation, and the prevention and treatment of major poultry diseases. The institute has 147 employees, including 118 researchers, 19 professors, and 35...
Buffalo Research Institute (BRI), Nanning, Guangxi Province
The Buffalo Research Institute (BRI) – 水牛研究所 is the only specialized research institute on buffalo in China. Established in 1958, it is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Located in the northern suburbs of Nanning, the institute spans 300 ha and is China’s largest buffalo...
Institute of Chinese Agricultural Heritage Research (ICAHR), Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
The Institute of Chinese Agricultural Heritage Research (ICAHR) – 中华农业文明研究院, specialized in agricultural history and rural studies, is affiliated with CAAS and Nanjing Agricultural University. Established in 1921 as the Research Department of Agricultural History at the Library of the University of Nanking, it was reorganized in 1955 into a specialized institution for the research of Chinese...
Sericultural Research Institute (SRI), Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province
The Sericultural Research Institute (SRI) – 蚕业研究所 was founded in 1951 and is part of the Huadong College for Boats. The institute focuses on: Collection, evaluation, and utilization of silkworm and mulberry germplasm Breeding of silkworm and mulberry varieties Pest and disease control for silkworm and mulberry High-yield and quality mulberry cultivation technology systems High-efficiency...
Institute of Sugar Beet Research (ISB), Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
The Institute of Sugar Beet Research (ISB) – 甜菜研究所 is a national research institute located in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, and is attached to Heilongjiang University. It specializes in genetic improvement, genetic resources, resources and environment, and regional trials. The institute employs 60 staff members, including 47 scientists. More information (in Chinese):...
Citrus Research Institute (CRI), Chongqing
The Citrus Research Institute (CRI) – 西南大学柑桔研究所 was established in 1960 and is located in Beibei, Chongqing Municipality. It is attached to Southwest University and directly subordinated to CAAS. The institute houses the world’s third-largest citrus germplasm preservation base. Main research fields include: Collection, evaluation, and preservation of citrus germplasm Functional gene discovery...
Tobacco Research Institute (TRI), Qingzhou,Shandong Province
Founded in 1958, the Tobacco Research Institute (TRI) – 烟草研究所 is responsible for tobacco agricultural science and technology research at the central government level. The institute operates 18 national, provincial, and ministerial level innovation platforms and international cooperation platforms, such as the National Tobacco Improvement Center, the Key Laboratory of Tobacco Biology and...