International Journal of Horticulture, 2024, Vol.14, No.6, 405-413 http://hortherbpublisher.com/index.php/ijh 411 environments. Furthermore, expanding the use of precision agriculture tools, such as soil sensors and data analytics, can help refine resource use efficiency and yield predictions in yam farming. Research on breeding yam varieties with greater resilience to pests, drought, and low soil fertility should continue, utilizing genomic tools to develop cultivars that require fewer inputs and exhibit high productivity under sub-optimal conditions. The implementation of comprehensive agronomic practices not only enhances yam productivity but also contributes to food security and poverty reduction in yam-producing regions. By increasing yields sustainably, these practices support the economic stability of smallholder farmers and improve the livelihoods of rural communities reliant on yam as a staple crop. Moreover, as yam demand grows globally due to its nutritional and cultural value, effective agronomic practices enable a more resilient and efficient supply chain. This development-oriented approach in yam agronomy ultimately aligns with broader goals of sustainable agriculture, offering a pathway to address food security challenges in an increasingly climate-affected world. Funding This study was supported by the Yam-Wheat Rotation Cultivation Model and Post-Harvest Processing Demonstration Project (Zhejiang Agricultural Science and Technology Development [2024] No. 9). Acknowledgment The authors express gratitude to Professor X. Wang for reviewing the manuscript and providing valuable suggestions for revision.The authors also thank the two anonymous reviewers for their insightful comments and suggestions for the manuscript. 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 Agegnehu G., and Amede T., 2017, Integrated soil fertility and plant nutrient management in tropical agro-ecosystems: A review, Pedosphere, 27(4): 662-680. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(17)60382-5 Andualem D.D., 2022, Food and nutritional security impact of exploiting opportunities and developing strategies to increase yam (Dioscorea spp.) production in Ethiopia, Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research, 4(2): 230-238. https://doi.org/10.33140/jgebr.04.02.08 Asfaw A., Aderonmu S., Norman P., Darkwa K., Koeyer D., Agre P., Kouaku A., Chamba E., Otoo E., Obidiegwu J., Nwachukwu E., Dossou-Aminon I., Dansi A., Oselebe H., Adebola P., and Asiedu R., 2019, Application of predictive breeding in yam improvement for West Africa, Research for Tropical Agriculture, 12(2): 117-120. https://doi.org/10.11248/NETTAI.12.117 Brar B.S., Singh J., Singh G., and Kaur G., 2015, Effects of long-term application of inorganic and organic fertilizers on soil organic carbon and physical properties in maize-wheat rotation, Agronomy, 5(2): 220-238. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy5020220 Carr T.W., Mkuhlani S., Segnon A.C., Ali Z., Zougmoré R., Dangour A.D., Green R., and Scheelbeek P., 2022, Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for crops in West Africa: A systematic review, Environmental Research Letters, 17(5): 053001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac61c8 Chukwuemeka K., Anayo N.I., and Ogechi A., 2019, Multifactor productivity of smallholder yam farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Agricultura Scientia, 16(1-2): 19-25. https://doi.org/10.18690/agricultura.16.1-2.19-25.2019 Cisternas I., Velásquez I., Caro A., and Rodríguez A., 2020, Systematic literature review of implementations of precision agriculture, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 176: 105626. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105626 Cornet D., Sierra J., Tournebize R., Dossa K., and Gabrielle B., 2023, Expected yield and economic improvements of a yam seed system in West Africa using agro‐physiological modelling, Plants, People, Planet. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10446 Deligios P.A., Chergia A.P., Sanna G., Solinas S., Todde G., Narvarte L., and Ledda L., 2019, Climate change adaptation and water saving by innovative irrigation management applied on open field globe artichoke, Science of the Total Environment, 649: 461-472. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.349
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjQ4ODYzNA==