Pathogens: CGMV is caused by a virus called Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV) which is transmitted by the whitefly and affects the leaves of the cassava plant.

Symptoms: - The symptoms of CGMV include: - Green spots or yellow patches on the leaves of the cassava plant that look like they were painted on.

Treatments: - There are currently no pesticides or antibiotics that can be used to treat CGM.

Here are some measures that can be taken to control it: - Encourage natural predators of whiteflies like ladybugs and lacewings in the area around the cassava plants.

- Practice crop rotation and avoid planting cassava in the same area over and over again.