Leaf Developmental Stage Influences Disease Resistance in Tomato

Naomi Lindner1,2, Meirav Leibman-Markus1, Rupali Gupta1,2

  • 1Department of Plant Pathology and Weed Research, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, Israel.

Molecular Plant Pathology
|November 20, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Plant leaf development stage significantly impacts disease resistance. Early leaves resist biotrophs via salicylic acid, while later leaves resist necrotrophs via jasmonic acid.