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RNA interference is used for which of the following purposes in the field of biotechnology?
A
to reduce post harvest losses
B
to develop a plant tolerant to abiotic stresses
C
to develop a pest resistant plant against infestation by nematode
D
to enhance the mineral usage by the plant
Detailed Solution
RNA interference technology has been used to develop nematode-resistant tobacco plants (against Meloidogyne incognita), by silencing specific nematode genes essential for its survival within the host plant.