Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 Pre Vocational Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about different types of crops. Today, we’re going to learn about Tuber Crops.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Mention three uses of tuber crops.
Uses Of Tuber Crops
Tuber crops are a vital part of our food system and have many uses. They are underground stems that store food for the plant. Some of the most common tuber crops include potatoes, yams, cassava, and sweet potatoes.
What are Tuber Crops?
Tuber crops are a type of plant that grows underground. They are different from roots because they store food for the plant. This food is what we eat!
Uses Of Tuber Crops
There are many uses for tuber crops. Some of these include:
- Food Consumption: Tuber crops like yams and potatoes are commonly consumed as staple foods in various forms such as boiled, roasted, or mashed.
- Processing into Flour: Tuber crops can be processed into flour, used in making products like Poundo yam or potato flour.
- Snack Production: Some tuber crops, when sliced and fried, make popular snacks like potato chips or fried yam sticks.
- Beverage Production: Tuber crops like cassava can be processed to make beverages such as garri or tapioca.
- Livestock Feed: Tuber crops can serve as nutritious feed for livestock, providing energy and essential nutrients.
- Industrial Starch Production: Cassava, a tuber crop, is a significant source of starch used in various industrial processes.
- Traditional Medicine: Some communities use certain tuber crops for medicinal purposes due to their nutritional and therapeutic properties.
Evaluation
Now that you’ve learned about tuber crops, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Name one processed food made from tuber crops.
- What are three uses of tuber crops?
- Can you think of any other uses for tuber crops?
Conclusion
We’ve learned that tuber crops are an important part of our food system and have many uses. They are a source of food, flour, snacks, beverages, livestock feed, industrial starch, and even traditional medicine. Keep learning about the world around you and how plants are important to our lives! See you in the next lesson!
