Which of the following should be used as an explant to generate a disease free plant ?

Options

A. Anther
B. Ovary cell
C. Shoot tip
D. Young embryo

Answer

C

Explanation

Although the plant is infected with a virus, the meristem (apical and axillary) is free of virus. Hence, one can remove the meristem (shoot tip) and grow it in vitro to obtain virus-free plants.