Bioscience Methods 2025, Vol.16, No.5, 262-269 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/bm 268 productivity, as well as the economic feasibility of large-scale implementation. Moreover, the potential of integrating biotechnological methods to enhance drought tolerance and other stress resistance traits in sweet potato should be explored to ensure stable yields under changing climatic conditions. Acknowledgments The author sincerely thanks Professor Cai from Zhejiang Agronomist College for his in-depth review of the manuscript, constructive suggestions, and providing some relevant photos. The author also thanks the two anonymous peer reviewers for their valuable revision suggestions. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The author affirms that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. 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