Question

Which of the following is the scientific name of Potato?
1. Daucas carota
2. Solanum tuberosum
3. Raphanus sativus
4. Solanum melongena

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Solanum tuberosum

The correct answer is Solanum tuberosum.

• 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 -

1. China
2. India
3. Russia
4. Ukraine
5. United States

• 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.