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Fungal hypahe are soft and delicate structures. Still they are able to penetrate the timbers. How ? |
Answer» Some fungi are known to grow on timbers. The delicate and soft hyphae of such fungi secrete exogenous enzymes which decompose the lignin and cutin. These hyphae penetrate the timber by decomposing and decaying the wood. | |