Taiwan | Agri-biotechnology and biostimulants

2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers: Chen-Pang Wu

Chen-Pang Wu led his team to pioneer Homeostatic Systemins (HSs) using green subcritical hydrolysis. This breakthrough technology enhances yield and climate resilience, holds 27 patents and won the 2025 National Innovation Award. HSs deliver a triple-win for farmers, enterprises and the environment by reducing fertilizer use by 20% and field greenhouse gas emissions by 15%. They increase rice yields by 6% while improving crop quality and protecting staples like corn and soybean against extreme drought and cold. Wu leads an elite R&D team integrating core biotech with big-data phenotyping and IP management, earning distinguished ratings for excellence in talent cultivation and operational strategy. Guided by his vision, CH Biotech’s products have achieved registration or organic certification in the U.S., Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan. His strategic excellence secured a major investment from global leader Nutrien, successfully integrating Taiwan’s R&D into the international supply chain.