Core Insights - The article highlights the significant achievement of the Chenshan Center in Shanghai, which has surpassed a total of 100 million seeds in its collection, emphasizing the importance of preserving wild plant genetic resources for future biodiversity and research [1][2]. Group 1: Seed Collection and Preservation - The Chenshan Center has collected seeds from 1,950 species across 159 families and 785 genera, including 323 endemic species and 68 rare and endangered plants, marking a milestone in biodiversity conservation [1][2]. - The seeds are stored in a cold storage facility at -20 degrees Celsius, which can extend their lifespan to several decades or even centuries, ensuring the preservation of genetic diversity [7][8]. - The collection process involved extensive fieldwork over eight years, with seeds gathered from 17 provinces, 45 cities, and 100 counties, showcasing the dedication of researchers in biodiversity conservation [3][4]. Group 2: Research and Applications - The seeds serve as crucial resources for scientific research, including breakthroughs in cancer drug discovery and the development of stress-resistant plant varieties [2][8]. - The Chenshan Center collaborates with various research institutions, providing access to its genetic resources for studies in plant systematics, geography, and conservation experiments [9]. - The center also engages in public education through exhibitions, such as the "Hundred Wind Seeds" event, which showcased over 200 wind-dispersed seed species, including rare ones, to inspire curiosity in science among children [9].

走进国家重要野生植物种质资源库辰山中心种子冷库，零下20摄氏度的寒气扑面而来，一排排整齐编号的收纳容器中，是进入"深度睡眠"状 态的各类野生植物种子。 根据联合国粮农组织统计，全球已有1750多座植物种子库，保存了700万份以上的种质资源（含种子、插条等材料），共同守护着人类粮食 与生态安全。 11月19日，葛斌杰在辰山中心标本馆整理新采集种子的凭证标本。 新华社记者 张建松 摄 据葛斌杰介绍，并不是所有成熟的种子都可以采用种子库的方式保存。由于目前大部分种子库采用干燥加低温的方式实现种子活力的长期保 存，只有"正常型种子"才能进入种子库长期保存。种子库按采集单元采集种子，除了饱满种子本身以外，还需要腊叶凭证标本、野外数据、DNA 材料和图像等一整套实体材料和科学数据。当种子完成全部处理流程并检测合格后，方可入驻种子库进入"深度睡眠"状态。 依托种子库，上海辰山植物园近年来还开展了丰富多彩的种子科普活动和展览，将科学与美学交织，深受公众欢迎。 11月19日，在辰山中心拍摄的植物种子标本墙。新华社记者 张建松 摄 11月19日，葛斌杰在辰山中心种子冷库里工作。新华社记者 张建松 摄 据上海辰山植物标本馆馆长葛斌 ...