Question

(a) What is a tuber? Name one stem tuber and one root tuber.
(b) What is the name of the organ of propagation present in a tuber?
(c) Name one commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers.

Answer 1

(a) The thickened and swollen stem or root of a plant that stores food and is present underground is called a tuber. For example, the potato is a stem tuber and sweet potato is a root tuber.

(b) The bud or eye is the organ of propagation present in a tuber.

(c) Potato is propagated through its tuber.