Question

Is sweet potato an adventitious root?

Answer 1

Root system in sweet potato:

1. Adventitious roots are the ones that are modified to store food and water.
2. They are also called root tubers.
3. Sweet potato is a dicot plant from the family Convolvulaceae.
4. It is an example of an adventitious root and is a modified form of tuberous roots.
5. The food is stored in the form of starch in sweet potatoes.