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Root Tubers are different than Stem Tubers. Root Tubers include: Dahlias, Sweet Potatoes (Kumara - Ipomaea battatas), Cassava and Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) Root Tubers are modified roots so do not have "eyes" (buds) like a Potato which is a. . . .
Stem Tubers include: Potatoes, New Zealand Yam or Oca (Oxalis tuberosa), Tuberous Begonias, Cyclamen, and Mignonette Vine (Anredera cordifolia) and they are modified stems so do have "eyes" (buds) which are axillary (side) buds and can become vegetative shoots.
Stem Tubers also generally go green (like a spud) if left in the light but Root Tubers generally don't (no chloroplasts in modified root.)
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What Are Root Tubers?
Root tubers are swollen structures that form as storage organs on plant roots. They store nutrients and water for the plant to use during periods of dormancy or when resources are scarce. Examples of plants that produce root tubers include sweet potatoes and dahlias.
What is difference between rhizomes and stem tubers?
Rhizomes are underground stems that grow horizontally and produce new shoots, while stem tubers are swollen underground storage structures that store nutrients for the plant. Rhizomes can give rise to new plants, while stem tubers are primarily used for storing energy.
Modified underground stem is?
A modified underground stem is a plant structure that grows beneath the surface of the soil and has been adapted to serve specific functions, such as storing nutrients, producing new plants, or providing support. Examples include rhizomes, tubers, corms, and bulbs.
Is Capsicum a root or a stem?
Capsicum is a fruit that grows from the flower of the capsicum plant. It is not a root or a stem.
Name 5 plants and their parts that we eat?
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