Question

Which of the following statement is/are correct about Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense?
(A). Race 1 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense do not infect Cavendish banana
(B). Race 4 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense infects Cavendish banana
(C). Race 4 Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense is prevalent in India
(D). Race 1 Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense infect Gros Michel banana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C) only.
• B. (A), (B), (C), (D).
• C. (B), (A), (C) only.
• D. (C), (B), (D) only.

Hint:

Remember the history of Panama disease: Race 1 wiped out 'Gros Michel' (but spared 'Cavendish'), while the emerging Tropical Race 4 (TR4) infects 'Cavendish' and is present in India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B