Fungus on Wood Chips (IMAGE)

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Fungus on Wood Chips

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Stropharia fungus on wood chips exemplifying the evolution of fungal ability to break down the cell wall lignin and to help recycle plants. This feature was instrumental in the emergence of woody plants and forest systems.

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Tom Wieboldt

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