Question : Differentiate between Stem tuber and root tuber

1.	Question : Differentiate between Stem tuber and root tuber
Answer» Solution :Stem tuber is a swollen underground stem, differentiated into NODES and internodes. WHEREAS root tuber is a swollen root, not differentiated into nodes and internodes. Stem tuber is borne at the tip of underground stem branches. Whereas root tuber develops adventitiously from any PART of the stem. An apical BUD is present in stem tuber whereas it is absent in root tuber.

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