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In an experiment we want to induce tumors in root of plant. For this purpose we use -
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens contains the Ti (Tumor-inducing) plasmid, which causes crown gall tumors in plants. It is used to induce tumors in plant tissues.
• Agrobacterium rhizogenes → Causes hairy root disease
• Thermus aquaticus → Source of Taq polymerase
• Retroviruses → Used mainly in animal gene therapy
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