Sign In Question: Little leaf of Brinjal caused by Phytoplasma is transmitted by (RJ Assit Prof. Ento 2020)
Correct Answer: Option D: Leafhopper
✅Explanation: Leafhoppers are the primary vectors for transmitting phytoplasmas, including the one that causes little leaf disease in brinjal. They feed on the plant sap and inject their saliva, which contains the phytoplasma organisms, into the plant tissue. This leads to the characteristic symptoms of little leaf, such as stunted growth and reduced leaf size.
✅Explanation: Leafhoppers are the primary vectors for transmitting phytoplasmas, including the one that causes little leaf disease in brinjal. They feed on the plant sap and inject their saliva, which contains the phytoplasma organisms, into the plant tissue. This leads to the characteristic symptoms of little leaf, such as stunted growth and reduced leaf size.
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