Relating to or characteristic of amyloplasts, or capable of forming starch-storing structures.
From amyloplast + -ic (having the quality of); an adjective describing starch-storing capacity or plastids.
Amyloplastic tissues are where plants stockpile their carbohydrates for later use—roots, tubers, and seeds are packed with amyloplastic cells, making them energy-dense foods for both the plant and animals that eat them.
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