Abstract: Objective To review the conservation and utilization of medicinal fungal germplasm resources in China, and promote the high-quality development of medicinal fungi. Methods Discuss the distribution of medicinal fungi resources, construction of germplasm resource banks, preservation of germplasm resources, and innovative utilization of germplasm resources in China. Based on the current development status and long-term positioning, it points out the problems in the development of medicinal fungal resources in China at the current stage and proposes targeted development suggestions. Results China has abundant medicinal fungal resources and a wide distribution, but 95.1% of fungal species remained to be discovered, researched, developed and utilized. The collection and preservation of medicinal fungal germplasm resources are not yet comprehensive, and large-scale and systematic preservation centers and management platforms have not been formed, which restricts the development of the mycomedicine industry; The breeding process of improved and new varieties of medicinal fungi is relatively slow. Conclusion Medicinal fungal resources are a unique advantage in China, but there is still a long way to explore the development and utilization of medicinal fungal resources. It is urgent to increase the collection and protection of germplasm resources of edible and medicinal fungi, conduct research on material basis and efficacy evaluation, establish a national technical system for the medicinal fungi industry, and accelerate the selection and breeding of excellent and new varieties of medicinal fungi.

Key words: medicinal fungi, germplasm resources, strain preservation, development and utilization, mycomedicine, breeding of new varieties