Abstract: In this paper, activity and achievements on the scientific research are reviewed since the foundation of People Republic China. Up to now, more than 5000 pieces of bast fiber crops are preserved. Among them, 3000 pieces are preserved in National Germplasm Bank for long-term storage; Releasing more than 20 new varieties including ramie, kenaf and jute; short-light seed production technique and chemical emasculation technology of kenaf, Asexual Propagation and sexual propagation technology of ramie; production processes of bast fiber film for environmental protection and biomass Fuel Ethanol, etc.. Prospect of the scientific research on bast fiber crops: breeding technology of bast fiber crops are changed, routine technology bands together molecule breeding; breeding objects are settle for multiplex demand for market.

Key words: Bast fiber crops, Genetic beeding, Breeding technology, New variety