Q. Which of the following nematode infects the roots of the tobacco plants which reduce the production of tobacco?

A) Wuchereria
B) Manduca sexta
C) Meloidegyne incognitia
D) Enterbius
Explanation

Nematodes is a group of organisms, which parasites a large number of plants and animals including human being. One of the common nematodes Meloidegyne incognitia infects the roots of tobacco plants and causes a great loss by causing reduction in yield. This infestation was prevented by using a novel strategy, which was based on the process of RNA interference (RNAi). RNA is powerful reverse genetic tool to study gene function

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