White Leaf Disease is a devastating disease that affects sugar cane crops in Thailand and has become a major issue for farmers. The disease starts with a white line forming in the center of the sugar cane's leaves, which can change in size and
shape as it develops. The sugar cane's new leaves will become increasingly whiter.
often having stunted growth, and resulting in the sugar cane to be less productive
than the non-infected plants. Scientists are trying to determine what organelle is
damaged, making it impossible to maintain homeostasis. Which organelle would this
be?