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tubero

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Also known as tubers, plant tuber, plant tubers

organo dei vegetali

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A tuber is a thick, underground plant storage structure that stores nutrients and allows plants to survive and regrow. Tubers like the ulluku shown here are important food sources for humans and serve as a way for plants to reproduce and persist through harsh conditions.

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Il tubero è la struttura ingrossata di una pianta che assume un aspetto globoso/ovale più o meno allungato la cui funzione di organo è quella di accumulare sostanze di riserva.

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