Is liquid nitrogen to be compulsorily used for extraction plant DNA viruses from leaf tissues or thorough and fine grinding with the extraction buffer is enough?
Without using liquid N2, the leaves would not be grinded in a fine way. After the tissues are evenly grinded, DNA could be easily extracted. Added to that it will be free of contaminants too.
Fine grinding can't be performed without liquid nitrogen!! This step is necessary for good DNA yield. I experienced CTAB as homogenizer followed by extraction buffer protocol, DNA was in excellent Quantity and Quality!