Genetics

The Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a research institution based in Beijing, China. Its work focuses on genetics, developmental biology, plant science, and agricultural innovation, with research groups and specialist laboratories spanning seed innovation, advanced breeding technologies, integrated physiological regulation, and agricultural resources. The institute conducts research in areas including genome editing, crop improvement, wheat chromosome engineering, plant biology, and the development of high-yielding, stable crop varieties.

Alongside its scientific research, the institute supports graduate education and postdoctoral training, and recruits researchers and technical specialists. Its facilities and programs include national key laboratories, international research centers, field stations, and participation in major scientific infrastructure projects, including the National Crop Phenotyping Research Facility. The institute shares research findings through scholarly publications, academic seminars, public communications, and scientific data and library resources. It also contributes expertise to breeding technologies and agricultural demonstrations, and collaborates with domestic and international researchers.