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What Is Explant and Preparation of Explant

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Pathogen-free plants are obtained from

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Shoot meristem culture

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Seeds

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Embryo culture

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Root culture

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Solution

The correct option is A
Shoot meristem culture

Meristems are virus-free, and they are cultured on a suitable medium for shoot apical meristems to obtain virus-free plants

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