Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of MARA
Established in 2012, the Institute of Food and Nutrition Development of MARA – 农业部食物与营养发展研究所 focuses on research and policy strategies related to food safety, nutrition improvement, and food and nutrition assessment. More information (in Chinese): https://ifnd.caas.cn/. DCZ
Institute of Quality Standards and Testing Technology for Agro-Products (IQSTAP)
The Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products (IQSTAP) – 农业质量标准与检测技术研究所 was established in 2003. The research focus of IQSTAP lies in agro-product quality, agricultural standards, and testing technologies. The Institute has a staff of 54 science and technology personnel. More information (in Chinese): https://iqstap.caas.cn/. DCZ
Agricultural Information Institute (AII)
The Agricultural Information Institute (AII) – 农业信息研究所 was established through the merger of the former Intelligence Institute of CAAS (founded in 1957), the Library (established in 1957), the Computer Application Center (established in 1981), and the Agricultural Macro-Research Center (established in 1992). AII serves as the national agricultural science-technology documentation center,...
Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning (IARRP)
The Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning (IARRP) – 农业资源与农业区划研究所 was established in 2003 following the reorganization of the Institute of Soils and Fertilizers (established in 1957) and the Institute of Natural Resources and Regional Planning (established in 1979). IARRP has 285 employees and fourteen research teams covering topics such as plant nutrition, fertilizer and...
Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development (IAED)
The Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development (IAED) – 农业经济与发展研究所 was established in 1958. Specializing in agricultural economics and policy research, the main tasks of the Institute include developing research-based policy recommendations for central and local governments and providing consultative services for agricultural enterprises. IAED focuses on issues concerning agricultural...
Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI)
The Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI) – 生物技术研究所 was founded in 1986 and covers eight key research areas: Plant Genetic Engineering Plant Molecular Biology for Stress Resistance Plant Nutrition and Metabolic Engineering Plant Functional Genomics Gene Expression and Bioreactors Agro-Microbial Genetic Engineering Environmental Microbial Genetic Engineering Biosafety of GMOs The Institute...
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) – 农产品加工研究所 was founded in 2003. It is the only national research institution focusing on agro-products processing and storage, quality and safety, nutrition and health, and intelligent manufacturing. The Institute is home to nine research teams working on topics including: Cereal Processing and Quality Control Root and Tuber Crops Processing...
Feed Research Institute (FRI)
The Feed Research Institute (FRI) –饲料研究所 was established in 1991 as a national research institution specializing in feed science. Its main focus areas include: Feed resource development and utilization Feed and animal product safety Ecological environment safety Animal product quality FRI is home to several national and ministerial innovation laboratories, including the National Engineering...
Institute of Apiculture Research (IAR)
The Institute of Apiculture Research (IAR) – 蜜蜂研究所 is China’s only national comprehensive research institute dedicated to apicultural science. Founded in 1958, the IAR/CAAS currently employs 107 staff members, including 28 professors and 32 associate professors. The Institute is home to 7 laboratories, focusing on a range of topics including: Bee resources and breeding Beekeeping and...
Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS)
Established in 1957, the Institute of Animal Sciences (IAS) – 北京畜牧兽医研究所 employs approximately 150 scientists and technicians. It covers a total area of 37 hectares, including 4 experimental bases, such as an experimental farm located in Changping District. The Institute consists of 6 research departments: Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Animal Biotechnology and Reproduction, Animal...