what are differences between Root tubers and stem tubers
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The enlarged area of the root-tuber, or storage root, can be produced at the end or middle of a root or involve the entire root. It is thus different in origin but similar in function and appearance to a stem tuber. Examples of plants with notable tuberousroots include the sweet potato, cassava, and dahlia.
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Main difference between root tubers and stem tubers
*Root tubers
R. T is a swollen root
It lack apical bud
They lack nodes and internodes
They lack chlorophyll
*Stem tubers
S. T is a swollen underground stem
It have apical bud
They have both node and internodes
S. T may develop chlorophyll on exposure to sunlight.
S. T = stem tubers
R. T = root tubers
*Root tubers
R. T is a swollen root
It lack apical bud
They lack nodes and internodes
They lack chlorophyll
*Stem tubers
S. T is a swollen underground stem
It have apical bud
They have both node and internodes
S. T may develop chlorophyll on exposure to sunlight.
S. T = stem tubers
R. T = root tubers
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