In order to more easily ramify throughout the host tissue, the hyphae release enzymes which break down host-specific proteins. Some such enzymes include cutinase, proteases, pectin and pectate lyases. One enzyme, endopolygalacturonase, is a highly specialized cell wall-degrading enzyme which is critical for the growth of the mycelium.
To more readily spread throughout the host tissue, the hyphae release enzymes that break down host-specific proteins. Certain such enzymes include cutinase, proteases, pectinase, and pectate lyases. One enzyme, endopolygalacturonase, is a highly specialized cell wall-degrading enzyme crucial for the growth of the mycelium.