Little leaf of brinjal is caused by –

✅ EXPLANATION:: Little leaf of brinjal is a serious plant disease that causes significant yield losses. It is caused by a bacteria-like organism called Phytoplasma (formerly known as Mycoplasma-like organism, MLO). Phytoplasma are tiny, cell wall-less parasites that live within the phloem tissues of plants. They disrupt the plant's nutrient and water transport system, causing stunted growth, distorted leaves (hence the name "little leaf"), and reduced fruit production.
🔹 Bacteria: While bacteria can cause various plant diseases, little leaf disease is exclusively caused by Phytoplasma.
🔹 Fungus: Fungi can cause leaf spots, wilts, and rots on brinjal, but they are not associated with little leaf disease.
🔹 Virus: Viruses can also cause plant diseases, but the symptoms of a viral infection in brinjal are different from those of little leaf disease.