Chinese traditional crop germplasm resources represent a vital agricultural heritage.A thor-ough comprehension of the foundational aspects of crop germplasm resources documented in ancient agricul-tural books and historical documents,along with a systematic synthesis of the fundamental patterns in the de-velopment of traditional crop germplasm resources in China,is of paramount importance for fostering the cre-ative transformation and innovative advancement of these resources.A detailed examination of relevant mate-rials in Chinese backbone agricultural books reveals a wealth of diversity in species and varieties,their cen-trality in agricultural production factors,the lag and continuity of records,and discernible patterns in cogni-tive development.The documentation and understanding of traditional crop germplasm resources in Chinese agricultural literature robustly support the synergistic evolution theory of crop germplasm resources and cul-tural environments,providing valuable insights for pursuing modern crop germplasm resource initiatives.
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