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How has the use of \textit{Agrobacterium as vector helped in controlling \textit{Meloidogyne incognita} infestation in tobacco plants? Explain in correct sequence.}
How has the use of \textit{Agrobacterium as vector helped in controlling \textit{Meloidogyne incognita} infestation in tobacco plants? Explain in correct sequence.}
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RNA interference (RNAi) is a biotechnological tool that uses double-stranded RNA to silence specific genes, providing resistance against pests like nematodes.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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A nematode-specific gene is introduced into the tobacco plant using \textit{Agrobacterium tumefaciens}.
The plant produces double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), initiating RNA interference (RNAi).
RNAi silences the vital genes of \textit{Meloidogyne incognita}, reducing infestation and damage.
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