germplasm.saas publishes 7 journals and has established 45 sci-tech platforms to promote science and technology innovation. over the years, we have received recognition for 1,991 scientific and technological achievements and more than 390 national, ministerial or municipal-level awards, of which 32 were first-class awards for scientific and technological progress.at present, saas has more than 800 employees, including over 700 professional and technical staff. of these, 71 of our staff are distinguished scientists that receive a special government allowance from the state council; 3 are scientists for national talent programs; and 32 are designated leading scientists at the municipal or district level. we also have a postdoctoral research station.during the years, saas has established long-term partnerships with world-class universities and research institutions in over 30 countries and regions across the globe. by organizing personnel exchanges and academic visits, holding international conferences, conducting joint research projects, and co-establishing research platforms, we are working hand-in-hand with these institutions to build shanghai into a global hub for science and technology.in recent years, saas has pioneered new models for international cooperation and established multiple international research platforms, including the cimmyt–china specialty maize research center, the china-belgium center of reference materials for mycotoxins, and the china-vietnam international joint laboratory for agricultural science, etc.rooted in a tradition of promoting agriculture, rural areas, and farmers and cultivating agricultural talent, saas is forever at the forefront of innovation, driven by a mission to implement china’s rural revitalization strategy and transform china into an agricultural powerhouse.