Research Progress

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  Scientists Uncover the Critical Microbioal Makers Associated with Growth Performance in Hulunbuir Sheep

  A team led by Prof. TAN Zhiliang from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, delineated the temporal succession patterns of rumen microbiota and explore its correlation with average daily gain (ADG)—a key indicator of growth performance.

  Apr 13, 2026
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  Lithology and Climate Warming Regulate Soil Nutrients via Microbial Interactions, Study Finds

  Bedrock geochemical properties govern soil mineral composition and nutrient availability, thereby regulating microbial community structure and function will ultimately influence soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) accumulation. To address this knowledge gap, a research team led by Prof. WANG Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted regional-scale field sampling in southwest China.

  Apr 11, 2026
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  Synthetic Microbial Communities Significantly Enhance Humus Synthesis and Biosafety in Composting

  A research team led by Prof. LI Dejun from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made significant strides in using synthetic microbial communities (SynCom) to drive the efficient humification of organic waste and block the transmission of biological hazards. Their latest findings provide new insights into sustainable agriculture and were published across two recent studies.

  Apr 07, 2026
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  A Step Toward Global Standards: New Framework Advances Innate Immune Assessment in Animal Health

  A new study by Chinese scientists outlines a conceptual and methodological framework that could help unify how innate immune status is assessed across different studies and application scenarios.

  Mar 31, 2026
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  Researchers Develop Novel Straw Granulation Technology for Rapid Soil Carbon Sequestration in Infertile Agricultural Soils

  A recent study led by Prof. CHEN Xiangbi's team at the Changsha Research Station for Agricultural & Environmental Monitoring, Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered that high-intensity granulated straw application coupled with nutrient supplementation represents a promising pathway for rapid soil carbon sequestration and fertility improvement in infertile agricultural soils.

  Mar 11, 2026
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  Researchers Reveal Distinct Soil Carbon Sequestration Patterns and Saturation Levels Across Climate Zones in Eastern China

  The capacity of agricultural soils to store organic carbon and the point at which they become saturated remain critical unknowns in global carbon cycle. Understanding both the current saturation levels and future sequestration potential of soil organic carbon (SOC) is essential for developing targeted strategies to enlarge the soil carbon pool and mitigate climate change—yet how climate and land-use practices jointly shape these parameters across large geographic scales has remained poorly understood.

  Mar 09, 2026
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  Five Centuries of Human Disturbance Legacy and Its Impacts on Forest Recovery in the Karst Region of Southwest China

  A team led by Prof. Wang Kelin at the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has systematically revealed the long-term legacy effects of human disturbance and how they shape the drought responses of karst forests.

  Feb 27, 2026
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  Microbial Boost: Enhancing Silage Quality and Milk Production in Xizang

  Researchers led by Prof. Tan Zhiliang from Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, explored microbial additives efficacy on whole-plant maize silage under Xizang hypoxic and cold environment.

  Feb 11, 2026
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  New Scientific Micro-Food Web Recovery Contributes to the Agricultural Sustainability

  The sustainability of agricultural ecosystems relies on the soil micro-food webs, the "hidden underground engine." Revealing the properties, functions, and interaction patterns of the internal members of the micro-food soil web will provide important insights for the sustainable management of agriculture.

  Feb 09, 2026
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  Study Uncovers How Key Factors Drive Competition Among Aquatic Plants in Eutrophic Waters

  A research team led by Prof. Xie Yonghong from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has provided new insights into the competitive mechanisms shaping aquatic plant communities in eutrophic shallow-water ecosystems.

  Feb 05, 2026