Molecular Soil Biology 2025, Vol.16, No.4, 175-187 http://bioscipublisher.com/index.php/msb 1 83 enhance productivity. Key techniques include selecting appropriate varieties that are market-adapted and planning planting schedules meticulously. Effective fertilization practices, particularly the application of phosphorus and potassium, are essential for optimal growth. Additionally, proper land preparation, including ridging and trenching, plays a vital role in supporting tuber development. Dense and uniform planting, combined with disease and pest management, ensures healthy crop growth. The use of plastic film covering has also been shown to improve soil conditions and increase yields. Since sweet potatoes benefit from moderate irrigation to optimize growth and yield, effective water management practices are needed to cope with climate change. When managing pest, disease and weeds, a sustainable approach is highly recommended to ensure the health of the crop and the economic viability of sweet potato farming. This involves the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and sanitation practices. Finally, determining the optimal harvest time and employing precise harvesting techniques are crucial for minimizing losses and maximizing sweet potato yields. Future research should focus on developing and optimizing new sweet potato varieties with higher yield potential and better resistance to diseases and pests. Investigating the long-term effects of different fertilization regimes and soil amendments, such as organic fertilizers, on sweet potato productivity and soil health is essential. Additionally, exploring advanced cultivation techniques, including precision agriculture and the use of biostimulants, could further enhance yield and efficiency. Research should also address market dynamics and develop strategies to improve the marketability and economic viability of sweet potato farming. Finally, continued emphasis on participatory research and farmer education will be vital in ensuring the successful adoption of innovative cultivation practices. Acknowledgments Firstly, i would like to express my deep gratitude and respect to all members of the collaborative team for their strong support. Through our joint efforts, we have achieved fruitful research results. We will continue to work together and contribute to the sustainable development of the sweet potato industry. Secondly, we would like to express our gratitude to Professor Renxiang Cai for his careful guidance and selfless assistance. His professional knowledge and experience have played a crucial role in deepening and enhancing our research work. Without your dedication and collaborative spirit, the progress we've made would not have been possible. Together, we will forge ahead, integrating our findings into practical applications to bolster the sweet potato industry's resilience and profitability.The journey ahead will undoubtedly present new challenges, but with our combined expertise and the insights gleaned from our research, we are well-equipped to navigate them. Each step we take will be aimed at fostering a more robust and sustainable sweet potato sector, ensuring food security and economic prosperity for farmers. Funding This research was funded by a grant from Key Laboratory for Innovative Utilization of Characteristic Food Crop Resources in Central Zhejiang and Zhejiang Province's "Vanguard" R&D Project - Research and Integration Demonstration of Efficient Composite Planting Technology for Grain and Oil Crops in the "Non Grain" and "Non Agricultural" Rectification of Southwest Zhejiang Province (2023C02002) Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. References Adeola R.G., Ogunleye K.Y. and Adewole W.A., 2019, Adoption intensity determinants for improved sweet potato varieties among farmers in Nigeria, International Journal of Agricultural Management and Development (Ijamad), 9: 203-211. Agbede T.M., and Oyewumi A., 2022, Benefits of biochar, poultry manure and biochar–poultry manure for improvement of soil properties and sweet potato productivity in degraded tropical agricultural soils, Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 7: 100051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resenv.2022.100051 Ahoudou I, Sogbohossou D.E.O, Fassinou Hotegni N.V, AdjéC.O.A., Komlan F.A., Moussa I.M., and Achigan-Dako E.G., 2023, Farmers’ selection criteria for sweet potato varieties in Benin: an application of best-worst scaling, Experimental Agriculture. 59: e25. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0014479723000224
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