tubers
Swollen underground roots are called tubers. They are structures used by plants to store nutrients and energy for growth and reproduction. Examples of tubers include potatoes and sweet potatoes.
why are underground stems usually swollen? why are underground stems usually swollen?
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Food materials is stored in the roots for its future use.
Beets are a swollen root so most of the beet is underground.
The roots on the plants are swollen or thick
Tomato plants typically do not have swollen roots because their root system is designed for efficient nutrient and water uptake rather than storage. Unlike plants such as carrots or beets, which develop swollen roots for energy storage, tomatoes invest in a fibrous root system that supports their growth and fruit production. Swollen roots can also indicate issues like overwatering or root rot, which are detrimental to the plant's health. Thus, healthy tomato roots remain slender and functional rather than swollen.
The tuber family is actually a part of the plant family. The characteristics of the tuber family is that they were grown underground & it has swollen underground stem. Potatoes, yam & sweet potatoes etc. are from the tuber family because they were grown underground & it has swollen underground stem.
the roots
Fasciculated -Swollen roots developing in cluster from the stem Nodulose- Only apices of roots become swollen like single beads
They are both planted underground.
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