One of the most traditional and influential disciplines in Nankai University, Established in the 1950s by Prof. Shixian Yang, the late President of Nankai University. The discipline was further nurtured by Prof. Ruyu Chen and Prof. Zhengming Li at the Institute of Elemento-organic Chemistry. Over the years, our pesticide science has made great contributions to crop protection industry in China. We have trained many world-class experts in education, research, industry and management for the society.