Tuber

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028844",
  "term": "Tuber",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The starchy storage organ of a plant which is a short and thickened subterranean stem or root (e.g. potatoes).\n\n2. A thickened, short, usually subterranean stem having numerous buds called eyes; like a potato.\n\n3. An enlarged underground root or stem of some plants. It is usually rich in carbohydrates. Some, such as potatoes, are important human FOOD. They may reproduce vegetatively from buds.",
  "references": [
    "USDA National Agricultural Library Thesaurus",
    "DOI Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office Glossary of Plant Terms",
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (Mesh)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/tuber/"
}