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Horse Chestnut Leaves Alter Function Before Leaf Miner Damage Shows
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University and Semmelweis University have discovered that horse chestnut leaves alter their physiological functions when attacked by leaf miners, even before visible damage appears. Published in Plant Stress, the findings offer new insights into plant-pest interactions. The study highlights how early detection mechanisms operate within the leaves, revealing subtle shifts in function long before symptoms become apparent to the naked eye.