For example , in the tomato , wounding produces defense molecules that inhibit leaf digestion in the insect 's gut .
Following mechanical wounding or herbivory , JA biosynthesis is rapidly activated , leading to expression of the appropriate response genes .
In the tomato , wounding produces defense molecules that inhibit leaf digestion in the insect 's gut .
Following mechanical wounding or herbivory , JA biosynthesis is rapidly activated , leading to expression of the appropriate response genes .