Abstract: The cassava is the third of tuber and root crops except for sweetpotato and potato in Fujian Province. The article introduced the cassava of origin and distribution, production and utilization at home and abroad. According to the development status of cassava, the article also analyzed and evaluated the feasibility of the cassava industry in Fujian Province and gave some suggestions：first introducing and applying new varieties,improved variety system of cassava ;second introducing high yield and cold resistant cassava varieties,enlarge planting bound;third instituting culture high yield techniques of cassava in Fujian;fourth discussing the comprehensive utilization ways of cassava.