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Plant Structures > Plant Roots > Plant Tubers

Preferred term

Plant Tubers  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

  • Tubers, Plant

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