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What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A rhizome is an underground stem that can produce new leaves and roots. It grows horizontally underground and can send out shoots and roots at various points. Examples of plants with rhizomes include ginger, bamboo, and iris.
What is a tuber and how does it differ from other types of plant structures?
A tuber is a swollen, underground stem that stores nutrients for the plant. It differs from other plant structures like roots and stems because it is a specialized storage organ that can be used for reproduction or survival during harsh conditions.
What is the scientific name for roots?
The scientific name for roots is "radix." Roots are the underground part of a plant that anchors it to the soil and absorbs water and nutrients.
What is the difference between a tuber and a root in terms of plant anatomy and function?
A tuber is a swollen underground stem used for storing nutrients, while a root is a part of the plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil. Tuber stores energy for the plant, while roots help in anchoring the plant and absorbing nutrients.
Is onion an underground stem or underground root?
Onion is an underground stem called a bulb. It grows horizontally below the surface of the soil, from which roots grow downward and shoots emerge above ground.
What do you call swollen underground roots?
tubers
What is the name of the swollen part of a underground stem?
why are underground stems usually swollen? why are underground stems usually swollen?
Where do tubers grow?
On your back by a disease. It can hurt kids and Adults.
Do carrots and beets have swollen roots with stored food?
Food materials is stored in the roots for its future use.
Are beets grown underground?
Beets are a swollen root so most of the beet is underground.
Why are potato ginger and onion not considered as roots?
Potatoes, ginger, and onions are not classified as true roots because they are modified plant structures. Potatoes are tubers, which are swollen underground stems that store energy. Ginger is a rhizome, a type of underground stem that grows horizontally and produces shoots and roots. Onions, on the other hand, are bulbs, which are storage organs consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy, modified leaves.
Why is tomatoes have not swollen roots?
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.
Why do the plant which has fatter roots store food for the plant?
The roots on the plants are swollen or thick
What is the tuber family?
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.
What is the underground of the tree?
the roots
What is the difference between fasciculated root nodulose root?
Fasciculated -Swollen roots developing in cluster from the stem Nodulose- Only apices of roots become swollen like single beads
What does flower roots and tree roots has in common?
They are both planted underground.
