Exploring the Domestication of Soybeans by Shennong Based on Cultural Zone
The Shennong cultural zone refers to the human groups that live in the geographical space of Greater China and take farming culture as the core value system,encompassing their spiritual world.It reflects the inextricable relevance,inheritance and ecology of the local conditions and customs of innumerable links throughout history,characterized by auspicious culture representation with strong cohesion and sense of belonging.Tracing the spiritual origins of the Shennong cultural zone is crucial for deeply understanding the distinctive characteristics of Chinese civilization.Through the verification of molecular biological origins,the combination of archaeological site remains and artifacts,and the continuous narration in historical documents,it revealed that the Shennong cultural zone domesticated soybeans in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River.The domestication of soybeans by the Shennong cultural zone has accumulated Chinese cultural genes such as self-improvement,exploration and enterprise,perseverance,unity and struggle,agriculture-based society,and harmonious coexistence,shaping the unique national character of the Chinese nation and passing it down through the symbol of auspicious culture.Exploring the origins of soybeans domestication by the Shennong cultural zone is of great significance for tracing the roots of soybean-based culture,excavating the cultural genes of the Chinese nation,shaping the national spirit.
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