Fine Art Print : Mouldy apple
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Mouldy apple
Mouldy apple. Food turns mouldy when contaminated by a fungus. Microscopic fungal spores have landed on this apple, forming a fungal body. The fungus has secreted digestive enzymes, breaking down the apples tissues to obtain nutrients for the growth of the fungus. This decay turns the apple brown. The advanced state of decay of this apple has led to parts of the fungal body (white) protruding out of the apple. These parts will contain structures to form and release reproductive spores to spread the fungus to another apple or suitable source of food. Decay is most rapid following a break in an apples skin, the probable explanation for why the mouldy apple decayed before the others
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Media ID 6292321
© SHEILA TERRY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the beauty in decay with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image of a mouldy apple, courtesy of Science Photo Library, showcases the intricate world of fungi and their role in nature's natural progression. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Bring this unique work of art into your home or office to inspire curiosity and ignite conversation. Order yours today and join the ongoing exploration of the natural world.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.8cm (16" x 19.6")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate process of food spoilage through the lens of a mouldy apple. The image captures the transformation that occurs when a fungus contaminates an apple, leading to its decay and eventual disintegration. Microscopic fungal spores have settled on this unfortunate apple, forming a visible fungal body. To sustain its growth, the fungus secretes digestive enzymes that break down the apple's tissues, resulting in the characteristic browning effect. In this advanced state of decay, parts of the white fungal body emerge from within the apple, ready to release reproductive spores and spread to other apples or suitable sources of food. The photograph highlights how rapid decay follows any disruption in an apple's skin – possibly explaining why this particular fruit succumbed before others. It serves as a reminder of nature's relentless cycle and how even our most basic sustenance can fall victim to microscopic organisms. Science Photo Library has expertly captured this moment in time, showcasing both the beauty and complexity found within natural processes. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect on our own role in preventing food spoilage while appreciating nature's ability to recycle and renew itself.
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