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fact, this microscopic organism has been created together with a
number of important properties that let it resolve this difficulty: an
enzyme with has just the right properties to dissolve that waxy lay-
er—neither too weak to dissolve that layer, or so powerful as to de-
stroy the leaf entirely. Yet the microscopic secretion from this micro-
scopic organism carries out its duty to the letter. Following this
process, the fungus will behave in the manner inspired in it and be-

gins to interpenetrate the plant to break it down as a source of food.
Another example is the species of fungus that takes over the
branches of a pine tree. Once a fungal spore has settled on a damp
pine needle, it germinates, enters the needle through one of its
pores and deposits its germ tube inside. After the fungus has en-
tered the needle's vascular system, it begins spreading towards the
branch. Fungal filaments spread out in along the branch, penetrat-

ing everywhere they reach. As a result, the fungus eventually encir-
cles the branch like a cuff, cutting off its flow of nourishment. 93
Unable to receive sap, the branch soon dies.
In a forest there will be between
100 and 200 fungi species liv-
ing in and around
plants and trees.
Some of these are
active in the tree HARUN YAHYA

Cutinase enzyme (ADNAN OKTAR)

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