Question

Mycoplasma causes a disease called

• A. Tobacco wilt
• B. Citrus canker
• C. Apple fireblight
• D. Little leaf disease

Answer 1

The correct option is D Little leaf disease

Mycoplasma is the smallest microorganisms. It lacks a cell wall around its cellular membrane. It causes Little leaf disease in plants like brinjal. The symptoms include reduced leaf size and rosette appearance. The leaves are narrow, soft, smooth and yellowish in color. It is transmitted by a leafhopper (Hishimonus phycitis).

Thus, the correct answer is 'Little leaf disease.'