sentences:  Characteristics of young plant tissue, such as under-developed cuticles and cell walls, make the tissue highly susceptible to easy penetration of the pathogen and thus, more rapid colonization of the pathogen in the host tissue.There are no varieties with reported resistance to leaf blight; however, some varieties are more susceptible to the leaf blight pathogen than others.In the case of disease management, cultural practices are the most effective way of reducing the infection