Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
In order to obtain virus-free plants through tissue culture the best method is :
A
protoplast culture
B
embryo rescue
C
anther culture
D
meristem culture
Answer
meristem culture
Explanation
Solution
In order to obtain virus-free plants through tissue culture, the best method is meristem culture. Meristem tissue is the region of the plant where cell division occurs, and it is less likely to harbor viruses compared to other plant tissues.
Therefore, the correct option is (D): meristem culture