Question

Why is potato considered as an underground stem? Give reason.

Answer 1

Explanation:

They generally arise from latent buds located in the leaf axils formed by internodes in potatoes. The tubers originate from the swollen ends of stolons. ... The stored food in tubers is used to grow stems. Therefore, the potato is an underground stem because it possesses axillary buds called eyes.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The tubers originate from the swollen ends of stolons.

The stored food in tubers is used to grow stems. Therefore, the potato is an underground stem because it possesses axillary buds called eyes. They are underground stems not because they lack chlorophyll.