Question

Shoot tip cultures are preferred for international exchange of germplasm because:

• A. They are more stable
• B. These are easier to regenerate
• C. These produce virus free clone plants
• D. All the three statements are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the three statements are correct

The apical region of a plant are generally either free of or carry very low concentrations of any virus because of high concentrations of auxin level and high metabolic activity. Therefore, the shoot tip is the most stable part and because of its meristematic cells is easy to regenerate.