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A short congested part; usually defined as subterranean (as of a [[rootstock]]), although this is not essential.{{SCH}}
A '''tuber''', or '''stem tuber''', is a development of a [[stolon]], or above-ground [[rhizome]]{{Fact|date=February 2007}}, thickened for use as a [[storage organ]]. The tuber usually, though not always, develops when the stolon becomes [[subterranean]], such as in a [[potato]].  This modified stem forms at the end of a lateral branch.  Auxiliary buds are located at the nodes.  When the buds develop, adventitious roots and rhizomes form below them. This should not be confused with a [[tuberous root]], sometimes called a root tuber, such as a [[sweet potato]] or ''[[Dahlia]]''.
 
  
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* [http://www.foodsubs.com/Tubers.html Cook's Thesaurus] has a good inventory of tuber varieties.
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 17 April 2009

A short congested part; usually defined as subterranean (as of a rootstock), although this is not essential.CH


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