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This type of modification of stem for storage of food is called bulb. The stem is extremely condensed in the form of a disc and is surrounded by fleshy scales. Since the scales (modified leaves) do not resort to photosynthesis, the bulb remains underground to overcome adverse atmospheric conditions of summers.
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What is the name of the swollen part of a underground stem?
why are underground stems usually swollen? why are underground stems usually swollen?
What are examples of edible underground stems?
ginger , turmeric, potato are different examples of underground stem buds.
What has underground stems with eyes of buds from which new plants grow?
Potatoes have underground stems called tubers that have eyes where new shoots can sprout, leading to the growth of new potato plants.
Why should you not expect chloroplast to be in onion?
Onions are classified as modified stems (bulbs) and primarily store nutrients rather than perform photosynthesis. As a result, they lack chloroplasts, which are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis and are typically found in green, photosynthetic tissues of plants. Since onions grow underground and do not rely on light for energy, they do not develop chloroplasts like green leafy plants do.
Why are there no chloroplasts in onions?
Onions do not contain chloroplasts because they do not perform photosynthesis. Instead, onions rely on obtaining nutrients from the soil to grow and sustain themselves. chloroplasts are found in plant cells that undergo photosynthesis to produce energy for the plant.
What are the names of the two underground storage stems that you use as food?
Two underground storage stems used as food are tubers and rhizomes. Tubers are thickened, fleshy underground stems like potatoes, while rhizomes are horizontal underground stems like ginger that grow beneath the surface.
What are two stems that grow underground?
Carrot stems grow underground, and weat stems grow underground.
What two stems that grow underground?
Carrot stems grow underground, and weat stems grow underground.
Do onions have stems?
yes onions do have stems as you can see the stem sticking out in the middle and if they didnt have stems they wouldnt be able to hold on to their natural resorces - - Samantha 10 years old
What plants have underground stems?
Cactus
What is the difference between chives and green onions?
Chives and green onions are both types of onions, but they have some differences. Chives have a milder flavor and thinner, hollow stems, while green onions have a stronger flavor and thicker, solid stems. Chives are often used as a garnish, while green onions can be used in cooking or as a garnish.
Does onion belongs to reproduce from underground stems?
Yes, it reproduces from underground stem.
Is a radish an underground root or underground stem?
TurnipTurnip is a bulbA bulb is an underground stem
What is the name of the swollen part of a underground stem?
why are underground stems usually swollen? why are underground stems usually swollen?
Do onions have leaves?
Onions when growing have a kind of 'reedy leaf'. about 2 inches wide and some can be quite long. Good Luck
What parts of fern grow underground?
roots and stems
Does lotus reproduce by underground stem or root?
stem
