FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A potato is classified as a stem. Because it has many nodes known as eyes. The space between each eye is internodes. The potato eye grows into a shoot and a new plant. Hence, it is a vegetable with a stem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tuber-root system of potatoes can be divided into roots, main stem, and tubers according to the geometric structure. The roots include seminal roots, creeping roots, and creeping stems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Potatoes and yams technically have modified belowground stems (“stem tubers”) while sweet potatoes have “root tubers.”