Human interactions with fungi the weather, and in the case of dry rot caused by "Serpula lacrymans", also of timbers in largely dry houses. Some wood-decay fungi such as the honey fungi, species of "Armillaria", are parasites of living trees, attacking their roots and eventually killing them, and continuing to decompose the wood when they are dead. Honey fungus is a serious horticultural pest, as it can spread from tree to tree by long strap-shaped rhizomorphs in the soil. Fungi are important crop pathogens, as they reproduce rapidly, affect a wide range of crops around the world, cause some 85% of plant diseases, and
Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) Affliction (Star Trek: Enterprise) "Affliction" is the fifteenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and originally aired on February 18, 2005. The script was written by Mike Sussman from a story by executive producer Manny Coto. It was the second episode of "Enterprise" to be directed by Michael Grossman. The episode is the first of a two-part story, which concludes with "". Set in the 22nd century, the series follows the adventures of the first Starfleet starship "Enterprise", registration NX-01. In "Affliction", the crew investigate the kidnapping of Doctor Phlox (John Billingsley), and the ship