Question

What is a tuber? give example Name one commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers?

Gujarat Board Class X Science and Technology Chapter 15 Reproduction

Answer 1

Tuber is a modified stem or a modified root which swells or enlarges as it stores nutrients.       Example - Sweet potato is a root tuber and potato is a stem tuber.   Potato is a commonly used vegetable which is propagated by using tubers.                        

Answer 2

potato (Solanum tuberosum)