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The disease crown gall is caused by which bacteria?

(a) Agrobacterium tumefaciens

(b) Agrobacterium rhizogenes

(c) Agrobacterium tumefaciens & rhizogenes bacterium causes the disease crown gall

(d) Any bacteria belonging to genera Rhizobium

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My question is taken from Vascular Plants in section Using Other Organisms of Genetic Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Agrobacterium tumefaciens

For explanation: The disease crown gall is caused by Agrobacterium tumefaciens.  Agrobacterium rhizogenes causes the disease hair root. Agrobacterium mediated transfer forms a basis for the transfer of DNA in vascular plants.

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