SWEETPOTATO STORAGE TECHNOLOGY（甘薯储藏技术）

本书系统阐述了甘薯采后储藏的科学原理与技术方法，旨在解决储藏中品质保持与损耗控制的产业难题。本书从甘薯生物学与生理特性学入手，深入分析其采后品质变化，全面介绍从传统窖藏到现代气调储藏的各类设施，并提供融合物理、化学与生物的综合防控策略。全书注重前瞻性与实用性，特别设有专章探讨人工智能在储藏环境智能监控与精准调控中的应用，推动储藏管理向数据驱动的主动模式转变，有效缓解腐烂、发芽与营养损失等问题，提升供应链经济效益。
本书可作为农学、采后科学与园艺领域师生及科研人员的教材或参考书，同时适用于农场管理者、储藏技术人员、农业推广员及食品加工顾问阅读实践，也可为相关政策制定者、技术研发人员与企业家推动产业减损与可持续发展提供决策参考。

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Chapter 1 Overview of Sweetpotato 1
1.1 Origin and Distribution 2
1.1.1 Origin 2
1.1.2 Distribution 7
1.2 Nutritional Composition 11
1.2.1 Carbohydrates 12
1.2.2 Protein 20
1.2.3 Lipids 22
1.2.4 Polyphenolic Compounds 24
1.2.5 Vitamins 26
1.2.6 Mineral Elements 28
1.3 Health-Promoting Functions 30
1.3.1 Antioxidant Activity 31
1.3.2 Antimicrobial Function 32
1.3.3 Hepatoprotective (Liver Injury Repair) Function 33
1.3.4 Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, and Anticancer Effects 35
1.3.5 Anti-diabetic Effects 36
1.3.6 Immunomodulatory Effects 38
1.3.7 Cardiovascular Protective Effects 39
1.3.8 Other Functions 40
References 41

Chapter 2 Overview of the Sweetpotato Industry 43
2.1 Global Industry and Market Distribution 45
2.1.1 Global Industry Overview 45
2.1.2 Global Market Distribution 49
2.2 Overview of Major Production Regions and Markets in China 55
2.2.1 Distribution of Major Production Regions in China 55
2.2.2 Overview of the Chinese Market 60
2.3 Industry Development Trends and Storage Technology Requirements 66
2.3.1 Global and Chinese Sweetpotato Industry Development Trends 66
2.3.2 Analysis of Storage Technology Requirements 71
References 78

Chapter 3
Storage Characteristics of Sweetpotato 80
3.1 Key Factors Affecting Storage Performance 81
3.1.1 Intrinsic Biological Factors 81
3.1.2 External Environmental Factors 85
3.1.3 Cultivation and Harvest Factors 88
3.2 Storage Performance of Major Cultivars 89
3.2.1 Seed Tubers (Seed Stock) 89
3.2.2 Fresh-Consumption Sweetpotatoes 91
3.2.3 Sweetpotatoes for Starch Processing 94
3.2.4 Foliage Vegetable-Type Sweetpotatoes 96
3.2.5 Sweetpotatoes for Feed Processing 97
3.2.6 Sweetpotatoes for Pigment Processing 98
3.3 Changes in Storage Quality and Common Physiological Disorders 99
3.3.1 Quality Changes During Storage 99
3.3.2 Common Physiological Disorders 103
3.3.3 Relationship Between Physiological Disorders and Pathological Diseases 107
References 109

Chapter 4 Storage Facilities, Equipment, and Management Techniques for Sweetpotato 111
4.1 Sweetpotato Storage Facilities and Equipment 112
4.1.1 Requirements for Storage Facilities 112
4.1.2 Preparation of Storage Facilities 112
4.1.3 Sweetpotato Storage Facilities 113
4.1.4 Deficiencies in Sweetpotato Storage Facilities and Equipment 119
4.2 Post-Harvest Commercialization of Sweetpotato 119
4.2.1 Harvesting 119
4.2.2 Cleaning and Grading 124
4.2.3 Curing (Wound Healing) Treatment 129
4.3 Post-Harvest Storage Management of Sweetpotato 133
4.3.1 Fundamental Requirements for Storage Management 133
4.3.2 Key Management Focuses During Different Storage Phases 135
4.3.3 Storage Management Techniques for Sweetpotatoes with Different End Uses 136
References 139

Chapter 5 Storage Technologies for Sweetpotato 141
5.1 Traditional Storage Technologies 142
5.1.1 Storage Technologies Utilizing Natural Cold Sources 142
5.1.2 High-Temperature Pit Storage Technology 149
5.1.3 Shredding/Slicing and Sun-Drying Storage Technology 156
5.1.4 Steaming Followed by Sun-Drying Storage Technology 158
5.2 Modern Storage Technologies 159
5.2.1 Ventilated Storage Technology 159
5.2.2 Cold Storage Technology 162
5.2.3 Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Storage Technology 165
5.2.4 Intelligent Cyclic Temperature-Variation Storage Technology 168
5.3 Current Challenges in Storage Technology 171
References 174

Chapter 6 Post-Harvest Disease Control of Sweetpotato 176
6.1 Physical Control Methods 177
6.1.1 Curing Treatment 177
6.1.2 Low-Temperature Treatment 177
6.1.3 Packaging 178
6.1.4 Heat Treatment 178
6.1.5 Modified Atmosphere Storage 178
6.1.6 Ultrasonic Treatment 179
6.1.7 High-Voltage Alternating Electric Field 180
6.1.8 Irradiation Treatment 181
6.2 Chemical Control Methods 181
6.2.1 Fungicides 182
6.2.2 Novel Gaseous Preservatives 184
6.2.3 Green Chemical Control Technologies 185
6.2.4 Other Promising Chemical Control Technologies 188
6.3 Biological Control Methods 189
6.3.1 Microbial Antagonists 189
6.3.2 Plant-Derived Active Substances 191
6.4 Comprehensive Prevention and Control Methods 196
6.4.1 UV-C Combined with Chemical Methods 196
6.4.2 Biocomposite Controlled-Release Antimicrobial Gel 199
References 202

Chapter 7 Development Trends in Sweetpotato Storage Technology and Facilities 204
7.1 Development Trends in Sweetpotato Storage Technology 205
7.1.1 Refinement and Standardization of Pre-Storage Pretreatment Technology 205
7.1.2 Innovative Development of Physiological Regulation Technologies During Storage 209
7.1.3 Breakthroughs in Green Disease Prevention and Control Technology 213
7.1.4 Development of Value-Added Technologies 218
7.2 Development Trends in Sweetpotato Storage Facilities 221
7.2.1 Upgrading and Transformation of Traditional Storage Facilities 221
7.2.2 Research and Application of New Intelligent Storage Facilities 230
7.2.3 Multifunctional Integration and Scalable Development of Storage Facilities 235
References 238

Chapter 8 Application of Artificial Intelligence in Sweetpotato Storage 240
8.1 Overview of Artificial Intelligence 241
8.1.1 Definition and Evolution of Artificial Intelligence 241
8.1.2 Core AI Technology System 243
8.1.3 AI Technology Architecture in Smart Agriculture 249
8.2 Application of Artificial Intelligence in Sweetpotato Storage 250
8.2.1 Application of AI in Storage Environment Monitoring and Control 250
8.2.2 Application of AI in Sweetpotato Quality Monitoring and Evaluation 253
8.2.3 Application of AI in Storage Disease Prevention and Control 256
8.3 Challenges and Future Prospects of AI Applications 258
8.3.1 Current Application Challenges 258
8.3.2 Future Development Directions 259
References 262