Death in crops from disease or herbivores is a common problem of third world countries and also the United States. The human population is constantly expanding and it is becoming more and more difficult to meet the needs of a population’s daily calorie intake. If Methyl Jasmonate induces regression of the gall (tumor), it will provide a harmless sufficient way to cure crop disease, and ultimately prevent it.
Cancer is a disease in which the DNA of a cell becomes mutated by carcinogens. The mutated cell then multiplies rapidly and uncontrollably forming a tumor. If Methyl Jasmonate induces regression in the gall (tumor) of the tomato plant, it can establish a basis for further studies on Methyl Jasmonate as a anti-cancer agent.
Little is known about inter-plant communication, if Methyl Jasmonate induces a production of more protein antibodies and gall regression, then it will show that a strong signal among plants may fight disease and induce a stronger immune system.
