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Published on: August 14, 2026
Fungal hyphae penetrate hard cell walls of their hosts with the help of:-
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Fungi secrete cell wall–degrading enzymes (like cellulases, pectinases) that break down the host’s hard cell wall.This allows hyphae to penetrate and absorb nutrients.
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