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root crop

any roots which are used for human or animal foods. Usually they are from plants which use their roots as storage organs, and with few exceptions they have tap roots; examples are carrots, parsnips.
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Philippines : DOST holds root crop based products training in Dinagat Islands
Vegetable, root crops yield lower in Q2 !-- -- Louise Maureen Simeon (The Philippine Star) - September 1, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines The country's production of major vegetable and root crops declined in the second quarter due to the dry spell that hit the country.
Vegetable, root crops yield lower in Q2
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