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In which crop was the gene-for-gene concept developed?

Correct answer B. Linseed

Explanation

H. H. Flor developed the gene-for-gene concept by studying flax (linseed) and flax rust, Melampsora lini, showing that each resistance gene matches an avirulence gene in the pathogen.

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