Question

Nematode specific genes are introduced into the tobacco plants using Agarobacterium vectors to develop resistance in tobacco plants against nematodes. Explain the events that occur in tobacco plants to develop resistance.

Answer 1

Answer:

Using Agrobacterium vectors nematode specific genes were introduced into the host plant (tobacco plant). Introduction of DNA produces both sse and antisense RNA in the host. These two RNA's being complementary to each other formed a double stranded (dsRNA) that initiated RNAi.

Answer 2

Answer:

Using Agrobacterium vectors, nematode specific genes were introduced into the host plant.