In Figure 19

In figure 19.22,did the age of the leaf at the time of treatment affect the ability of endophytes to protect the plants?

A) No, the mature leaves treated with endophytes had about the same level of damage as young leaves without endophytes
B) Yes, young leaves were more susceptible to damage even in the presence of endophytes
C) No, the endophytes could protect the plants if applied to young or old leaves
D) Yes, the mature leaves treated with endophytes showed the highest level of damage
E) Yes, the young leaves with endophytes had less damage than the mature leaves with endophytes