NEET2016ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsActual
Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita ?
Options
- AFlower
- BLeaf
- CStem
- DRoot
Correct answer
D. Root
Step-by-step solution
Meloidogyne incognita infects the root of a tobacco plant. Meloidogyne incognita is a species of nematodes(roundworms). It is commonly called the "southern root-knot nematode" . This parasitic roundworm has worldwide distribution and numerous hosts. It prefers to attack the root of its host plant