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Distinguish between rhizome and stern tuber.

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Underground main stem that creeps horizontally below the surface of soil is called rhizome. This is fleshy and helps in storage. Example: Ginger tubes Underground part of root or structure derived from tip of underground branches is tuber. This helps in storage of starch. Example: Potato, beetroot.
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