[Problems and suggestions in management of traditional Chinese medicine seed industry]

Seed industry is a national strategic industry, and traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)seed industry is of great significance for the long-term development of TCM cause. There is a significant interactive relationship between institutional optimization and industrial evolution. Improving the management system of TCM seed industry and promoting its high-quality development are the foundation for ensuring the healthy development of TCM industry. This paper reviewed the evolution of TCM seed industry management in China, which indicated that the TCM industry had progressed from policy document management to a stage where there were laws to follow. The current management status of TCM seed industry was described from five aspects: germplasm resource protection, variety management, production and operation, seed supervision and management, and import and export management. After years of development, the TCM seed industry has achieved certain results in terms of germplasm resource protection, variety breeding, quality standard system construction, and seed enterprise cultivation. Meanwhile, there are still deficiencies in current management in terms of supporting laws and regulations, quality standards, supervision and management, and resource protection systems. To meet the requirements for the development of the modern seed industry, ensure the healthy development of the TCM seed industry, and maintain a stable TCM supply, measures and suggestions were proposed for management of the TCM seed industry, including improving management laws and regulations, quality supervision system, and variety management and promotion system, promoting standardized production and operation, supporting scientific and technological innovation in the seed industry, and establishing a sound germplasm resource protection system. It is expected to provide ideas for the formulation and implementation of policies and promote further management system improvement of the TCM seed industry.