Which of the following microscope is used to examine diseased material for the presence of pathogen fruiting bodies?

Correct option is D

Correct option: (d) Stereoscopic microscope
· Stereoscopic (dissecting) microscope is ideal for observing fungal fruiting bodies on infected plant tissues.
Other options:
· (a) Fluorescence microscope – Used for tagged molecules.
· (b) Phase-contrast – For transparent specimens, not fruiting bodies.
· (c) Microarray – For nucleic acid analysis, not microscopy.