Question

Difference between Root tuber and Stem tuber?

Answer 1

Root tuber	Stem tuber
1.    It is a swollen root	It is a swollen underground stem
2.    Apical bud is absent	Apical bud is present
3.    Nodes and internodes are absent	Presence of nodes and internodes
4.    No development of chlorophyll	On exposure to sunlight, stem tubers may develop chlorophyll
5.    Scaly leaves and auxiliary buds are absent.	Scaly leaves and auxiliary buds are present.

 

Comments

why do sweet potatoes have adventitious shoots called "slips" that grow out from the their tuberous roots? sweet potatoes roots still have bud?