Conservation and Utilization of Actinidia Germplasm Resources in China

China is very rich in germplasm resources of Actinidia Lindl.There are 66 actinidia species in the world,and 62 species are found in China.A.deliciosa,A.chinensis Planch.,A.eriantha Benth.and A.arguta(Sieb.&Zucc)Planch.ex Miq.unique to China all have high economic value and are widely cultivated.In this paper,the origin and cultivation history,nutritional value,preservation and rational use of Actinidia germplasm resources were reviewed,and the development and utilization of Actinidia germplasm resources in China was discussed,aiming to facilitate the sustainable utilization and variety improvement of kiwifruit germplasm resources.