Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the scientific name of Potato?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Solanum tuberosum.
Key Points
- The potato is a root vegetable that belongs to the kingdom of Plantae.
- It is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum Tuberosum.
- Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop in the world after maize, wheat, and rice.
- The largest potato producing countries are -
- China
- India
- Russia
- Ukraine
- United States
Important Points
- Potatoes are used to brew alcoholic beverages such as Vodka, Poitin, or akvavit.
- The starch of potato is used in the food industry as a thickener and binder for soups and sauces.
- They are also used in plant research and in the textile industry as an adhesive.
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