👉 Lichenising is a biological process in which cells of a plant or fungus undergo an abnormal growth and elongation. It occurs when the cell wall breaks down, allowing for the formation of new cells that are larger and more numerous than the original ones. This can lead to the growth of thick, waxy or spiky structures on the surface of the plant, such as in the case of lichen. The term "lichenising" is often used in the context of the process of
