Sweetpotato ring rot, also known as black rot, is a devastating disease that affects sweetpotato plants. This fungal infection causes black discoloration and rot in the rings of sweetpotato tubers, leading to yield losses and reduced quality. To effectively discuss this issue, it is crucial to understand its synonyms. Alternative terms for sweetpotato ring rot include black rot of sweetpotato, fungal ring rot, dark rot, and fungus-induced ring decay. Knowing these synonyms allows researchers, farmers, and agricultural professionals to communicate and exchange information more effectively, helping to develop prevention strategies, implement control measures, and reduce the impact of this destructive disease on sweetpotato crops.