In the Section "Investigating Life: the Battle for Position in Cacao

In the section "Investigating Life: The Battle for Position in Cacao Tree Leaves",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.