Question : Meloidegyne incognitia is a nematode parasite infects the roots of tobacco plants. It'sinfection can be prevented by biotechnological methods. Explain the principle behind this strategy.

Question : Meloidegyne incognitia is a nematode parasite infects the r

1.	Question : Meloidegyne incognitia is a nematode parasite infects the roots of tobacco plants. It'sinfection can be prevented by biotechnological methods. Explain the principle behind this strategy.
Answer» Solution :Nematode SPECIFIC genes were introduced into the host plant through the Agrobacterium vector. This introduced specific genes PRODUCES both sense and antisense RNA in the host CELLS. These TWO RNA.s being complementary to each other formedds RNA. This ds RNA SILENCES the specific mRNA of the nematode.