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Which of the following was responsible for the extinction of the Banana Variety "Gros Michel" from the market due to its high susceptibility?

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Think of the historical banana crisis: Gros Michel was destroyed by Foc Race 1.
Today's Cavendish cultivar is threatened by Tropical Race 4 (TR4).
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1
  • Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 4 or tropical race 4
  • Ralstonia solanacearum race 2
  • Ralstonia solanacearum race 4
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The Correct Option is A

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