Organisms

Solanum tuberosum

A plant species of the genus SOLANUM, family SOLANACEAE. The starchy roots are used as food. SOLANINE is found in green parts.

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Abstract

A plant species of the genus SOLANUM, family SOLANACEAE. The starchy roots are used as food. SOLANINE is found in green parts.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Solanum tuberosums
  • tuberosum, Solanum
  • tuberosums, Solanum
  • Potato
  • Potatoes

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, economics, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, history, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

SWEET POTATO see IPOMOEA BATAS is also available

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History Note

2006(1986)

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants (1966-1985)
  • Plants, Edible (1966-1985)
  • Vegetables (1966-1985)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.908w.500w.725w.777w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Solanum tuberosum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011198. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011198
  2. Solanum tuberosum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato
  3. Solanum tuberosum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10998