tuberation
/tjuːbriˈeɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
The act or process of forming or becoming a tuber, or a structure resembling a tuber.
“The horticulturist studied the tuberation process of the new potato variety.”
2. noun
A structure resembling a tuber, especially in early stages of development.
“The young plant developed a tuberation that would eventually support its mature form.”