Functions in storage of photosynthate metabolites. This term should be used for tubers derived from branches, as found in Solanum spp. (e.g. potato) or Dioscorea spp. (e.g. yam) and other species. Use the term tuberous root tuber (PO:0025476) for tubers derived from roots, such as those found in Cassava, Ipomoea, or Hemerocallis.

Functions in storage of photosynthate metabolites. This term should be used for tubers derived from branches, as found in Solanum spp. (e.g. potato) or Dioscorea spp. (e.g. yam) and other species. Use the term tuberous root tuber (PO:0025476) for tubers derived from roots, such as those found in Cassava, Ipomoea, or Hemerocallis.

PO_GIT:127

A shoot axis (PO:0025029) that develops from a branch (PO:0025073) and is radially enlarged for storage.

PO:0004543

tuber branch (exact)

shoot axis branch tuber (exact)

tubérculo (Spanish, exact)

シュート軸塊茎 (Japanese, exact)

diaspore (broad)

plant_anatomy

PO:0004543

shoot axis tuber