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What are tuber crops

What are tuber crops

Answer 1

Tuber crops are staple-energy sources, which are second to cereals, and are generally cultivated in tropical regions of the earth. They are usually short and thickened and typically grow below the soil. They are largely composed of starch-storing tissue, known as parenchyma. 

There are two basic types of Tuber crops. Such as- root tubers are swollen roots of the plants, constituting an important source of carbohydrates to humans. They are composed of starch that is deficient in other essential nutrients particularly in proteins. Beet, carrot, parsnip are the few examples of root tubers. 

Stem tubers are swollen stems of plants, which forms thickened rhizomes (underground stems). Ginger, potatoes and sunchokes are some examples of stem tubers. 

The main differences between the two are- stem tuber mainly store complex carbohydrates such as starch and root tubers mainly store simple carbohydrates such as glucose. 

Answer 2

Tuber crops are crops with swollen underground stems and root they store carbohydrates in thier tuber's they constitute a major and relatively cheap source of food particularly carbohydrates.

Answer 3

Tuber crops are plants that produce swollen underground storage structures, also called tubers.

 These tubers are used as food and can be cooked, boiled, mashed, fried, or made into various dishes. 

Examples of common tuber crops include potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, cassava, and taro. 

Tuber crops are important staples in many parts of the world and provide essential nutrients and calories to millions of people.

Answer 4

Tuber crops are plants that store nutrients in their underground swollen structures called tubers. Examples include potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams, and cassava.

Answer 5

Tuber crops are plants that store their nutrients in an enlarged underground stem called a tuber. These crops are important sources of starch and calories in many parts of the world. Examples of tuber crops include potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, cassava, and taro. They are typically grown in warm, tropical climates and can be cooked in a variety of ways for human consumption.