DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Monoclonal antibodies can recognise a specific antigen . Samples of the plant tissue can be tested with the monoclonal antibody. If the pathogen’s antigens are present in the plant tissue then the monoclonal antibody sticks to it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Blood samples can be tested for the presence of microbe-specific antibodies by mixing them with proteins from the relevant microbe, called antigens. If there are specific antibodies present in the blood sample, they will stick to the antigens.

Detailed explanation-3: -The use of monoclonal antibodies in plant pathology has improved the quality and specificity of detection methods for diseases. Hybridoma technology allows the limitless production of highly specific antibodies which can be used to identify pathogens to the species or even sub-species level.