Plant Tubers

An enlarged underground root or stem of some plants. It is usually rich in carbohydrates. Some, such as POTATOES, are important human FOOD. They may reproduce vegetatively from buds.

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): A18.400.625

MeSH Unique ID: D035281

Entry Terms:

• Plant Tuber
• Tuber, Plant
• Tubers, Plant

Previous Indexing:

• Plant Roots (1995-2002)

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Anatomy Category
Plant Structures
Plant Roots
Plant Tubers