草业学报2016，Vol.25Issue(10)：180-190,11.DOI:10.11686/cyxb2015413
张骞与汉代苜蓿引入考述
Textual research of the relationship between Zhang Qian and the introduction of alfalfa to China during the Han Dynasty
摘要
Abstract
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa )was introduced to China during the Han dynasty.There is divergence of o-pinion as to whether or not alfalfa was introduced by Zhang Qian.The relationship between Zhang Qian and al-falfa introduction was analyzed from the motivation,experience and influence of Zhang Qian during exploration of the Western Regions and the possibility that Zhang Qian brought back alfalfa’s seeds.There are four opin-ions regarding the idea that Zhang Qian introduced alfalfa to China.They are:(1)Zhang Qian introduced alfal-fa;(2)Zhang Qian didn’t introduce alfalfa;(3)Zhang Qian transferred information on alfalfa;(4)Introduc-tion of alfalfa was attributed to Zhang Qian in commemoration of his exploration of Western Regions.Although there is no direct historical evidence to prove that Zhang Qian introduced alfalfa to China during the Han dynas-ty,it is clear that there was a close relationship between Zhang Qian’s activities and alfalfa introduction to Chi-na.Information about Zhang Qian bringing alfalfa to China from Western Regions was the basis of the saying that the Chinese brought alfalfa seed and the emperor planted alfalfa.During the time alfalfa was being intro-duced to China,Zhang Qian provided useful information on its culture;“It was known that during the Han dy-nasty that alfalfa was planted in Dawan.Alfalfa was important forage for Ferghana horses.”Zhang Qian’s ac-tivities played a major part in the introduction of alfalfa to China.关键词
苜蓿/张骞/汉代/汉使/西域Key words
alfalfa/ZHANG Qian/Han dynasty/Han ambassador/Western Regions引用本文复制引用
孙启忠,柳茜,陶雅,徐丽君..张骞与汉代苜蓿引入考述[J].草业学报,2016,25(10):180-190,11.基金项目
中国农业科学院科技创新工程（CAAS-ASTIP2015-02）和现代农业产业技术体系项目（CARS-35）资助。 （）
