The mosaic appearance on cassava leaves is caused by
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The mosaic appearance on cassava leaves is caused by a virus. The virus responsible for this is called the Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV). It is spread by whiteflies and affects the growth and development of the cassava plant, leading to a reduction in yield. The virus infects the leaves of the cassava plant, causing them to develop a mosaic pattern of light and dark green patches, and may also cause the leaves to curl and become distorted.