tuber - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

a swollen, underground stem or root of a plant that stores nutrientsa swollen, underground stem or root of a plant that stores nutrients

A tuber is a specialized underground storage structure found in certain plants, serving as a reservoir for storing energy and nutrients. It typically develops from swollen, underground stems or roots and contains buds or "eyes" from which new shoots can grow. Potatoes are a well-known example of tubers, forming from the thickened, underground stems of the potato plant. Tubers provide a source of food and energy for the plant during periods of dormancy or adverse conditions. They are also a valuable food source for humans and animals and are cultivated as a staple crop in many regions of the world.A tuber is a specialized underground storage structure found in certain plants, serving as a reservoir for storing energy and nutrients. It typically develops from swollen, underground stems or roots and contains buds or "eyes" from which new shoots can grow. Potatoes are a well-known example of tubers, forming from the thickened, underground stems of the potato plant. Tubers provide a source of food and energy for the plant during periods of dormancy or adverse conditions. They are also a valuable food source for humans and animals and are cultivated as a staple crop in many regions of the world.

例句

He harvested the sweet potato tubers and cooked them in a flavorful stew.
他收获了甘薯的块茎，并用它们做了一道美味的炖菜。
She carefully lifted the ginger tuber from the soil.
她小心翼翼地从土壤中抬起了姜的块茎。
The chef used the horseradish tuber to add a kick of flavor to her signature sauce.
厨师用辣根块茎为她的招牌酱汁增添了一抹风味。