Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by Meloidogyne incognita?

Which part of the tobacco plant is infected by $Meloidogyne\ incognita$?
A Leaf
B Stem
C Root
D Flower

Explanation

The root-knot nematode attacks roots.

Detailed Solution

$Meloidogyne\ incognita$ is a nematode parasite that infects the roots of tobacco plants and severely reduces yield. RNA interference is used to prevent this infestation.

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