tuberisation
noun
Pronunciation: [ˌtjuːbərəˈzeɪʃn]
Definition
The process by which plants form tubers, which are thickened underground stems or roots used for storing nutrients.
Examples
The tuberisation of the potato plant is influenced by day length and temperature.
Certain conditions are necessary for successful tuberisation in yams.
Farmers monitor the stage of tuberisation to optimize harvest timing.
How to Use tuberisation
- tuberisation of X (prepositional phrase)
- The formation of tubers in a specific plant or species. — "The tuberisation of the potato is a complex process."
- tuberisation in X (prepositional phrase)
- The formation of tubers occurring within a particular environment or condition. — "Tuberisation in arid conditions is challenging for many crops."
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