Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of banana taxonomy.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Cheesman is the pioneer in the classification of bananas.
He proposed the genomic classification system (AA, AB, AAA, etc.).
Linnaeus (A): Classified many plants but not specifically bananas.
Simmonds (B): Contributed to banana classification.
Kurz (D): Not a pioneer in banana classification.
Thus, Cheesman is the correct answer.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the pioneer in the classification of bananas is Cheesman, which corresponds to option (C).
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