Crown galls in plants is caused by which of the following bacterium?

E. coli

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Erwinia

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Agrobacterium

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Pseudomonas

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Solution

The correct option is C Agrobacterium
Crown gall is caused by bacteria belonging to the genus and species Agrobacterium tumefaciens. The bacterium carries the gall causing entity, a plasmid, that contains its own genetic material. After the bacterium enters the host, the plasmid DNA is transferred into the host plant cell, where it stimulates the production of more plant cells.

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