Based on the information present in the given passage, you need to write a correct answer to the given question. A correct answer is one that correctly and completely answers the question. Do not write answers that address the question partially or incorrectly. The correct answer must be contained in the given paragraph.

Paragraph- Sent 1: When you get sick, your body springs to action.
Sent 2: Your body starts to fight the illness.
Sent 3: Thats why you want to eat right and get plenty of sleep.
Sent 4: You need a strong immune system to fight off illness.
Sent 5: Plants dont have an immune system.
Sent 6: That does not mean they do not get sick.
Sent 7: Plants are affected by disease just like us.
Sent 8: Typically, their first line of defense is the death of part of the plant.
Sent 9: This prevents the infection from spreading.
Sent 10: Many plants also produce special chemicals to fight disease.
Sent 11: For example, willow trees produce a chemical to kill the bacteria.
Sent 12: The same compound is used in many acne products.
Sent 13: You can see a picture of a willow tree in Figure Plants may be smarter than we think.
Sent 14: No, they cannot talk to each other.
Sent 15: They may be able to send messages, though. 
Question: How might death of part of a plant help the plant?.
To fight the infection.