Which one of the following is commonly used in the transfer of foreign DNA into crop plants?

Penicillium expansum

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Trichoderma harzianum

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Meloidogyne incognita

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Agrobacterium tumefaciens

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Solution

The correct option is D Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Agrobacterium tumefaciens is commonly used in the transfer of foreign DNA into crop plants.
Penicillium expansum is the causative agent of post-harvest rots in apples.
Meloidogyne incognita is a species of nematodes.
Trichoderma harzianum is a fungus that is also used as a fungicide.

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