Homo sapiens.

Considering that the previous species decomposed plastic too quickly, Li Qingye inserted five specialized suppressor genes again to limit its decomposing ability.

Let the plastic fungus only be in an environment above 22 degrees Celsius, the air humidity is greater than 50%, and it is easy to be killed by ultraviolet rays. Potassium permanganate and copper hydroxide can inhibit its reproduction.

In the environment with the most suitable conditions, its decomposition speed for ordinary polyethylene is 8 months; for natural rubber, it is 34 months; for other types of plastics, the decomposition speed is 10 to 28 months.

If the temperature and humidity are not suitable for high latitudes, high altitudes, and deserts, the decomposition rate will drop several times, or even dozens of times.

After all, only the temperature above 22 degrees Celsius will limit the reproduction. Winter in middle and high latitudes can suppress the large spread of plastic fungi.

On this point, Li Qingye is still a little bit kind, otherwise he could have used the original variety, which is the real cruelty.

With temperature restrictions, it is the tropics that are most affected.

But in the tropics, Homo sapiens is headquartered in Southeast Asia, South Asia is Tianzhu, Africa is the primitive people, and Latin America is just the economic colony of America.

Plastic products in these areas are impacted. In fact, the problem is not too serious. As for cables and the like, it is entirely possible to extend their service life by adding inhibitors.

In fact, the decomposition speed of plastic decomposing bacteria is not as fast as expected.

Because many plastic products are not films and plastic bags, but rather thick tires and the like, fungi can only quickly decompose the surface layer, and the plastic inside, due to insufficient oxygen and moisture, will decompose slowly as the thickness increases. .

This is like a piece of paper and a book. In the same environment, the aging speed of the surface of the book is similar to that of the paper, but the aging speed of the paper inside the book is several times slower.

From the very beginning, Li Qingye only wanted to eliminate the microplastics that spread into the natural world. There is still a limit to the plastic products that are currently being used in human society.

……

Inside Professor Yoshida's laboratory.

Those cockroaches that completed the task have disappeared without a trace.

However, the plastic fungus left by them began to spread to the entire laboratory and even the entire Kyoto University of Technology and Fiber along with the air circulation system.

At this time, the temperature in Dongying is rising rapidly. It is approaching March in Dongying, and with the blessing of the Dongying warm current, the daytime temperature in Tokyo is actually higher than 22 degrees Celsius.

Professor Yoshida, who was still immersed in research in the laboratory, did not know that a black pot was flying towards him.

until a week later.

Assistant Xiaochi Yezi hurried in: "Professor, there is something wrong with the laboratory sample."

"Nani? What's wrong?" Professor Yoshida quickly put down the thermos in his hand.

"The decomposition speed of samples 23 to 34 has changed, and some white hyphae have grown."

Professor Yoshida asked strangely: "Isn't this a normal phenomenon? Plastic-decomposing bacteria grow hyphae! What's the fuss?"

Koike Yezi hurriedly explained: "But the mycelial morphology of those samples is different from the previous ones."

"Natural mutations have appeared?" Professor Yoshida showed a hint of excitement.

Then he went straight to the laboratory with his assistant.

When he came to the laboratory, he saw that the insides of the fermentation glass tanks, the plastic bottles and the plastic bottle caps were covered with white plaques.

The diameter of these white plaques is about 1 to 3 cm, and small mycelia protrude to the surroundings, connecting with other white plaques.

Professor Yoshida raised his glasses: "There are indeed some differences. After collecting some samples, I will conduct genetic testing."

"Hi! Professor!"

Soon several researchers extracted 5 samples from several samples and started genetic testing.

Through the electron microscope, Professor Yoshida saw these "newly mutated" plastic-decomposing bacteria, and their morphology was indeed different from the bacteria he had studied before.

He looked at the screen on the computer and muttered to himself: "Is it really a mutant strain? I hope it is a good mutation."

The entire laboratory became very busy because of these newly emerged mutant fungi.

After all, if they really research something, they might be able to gain both fame and fortune.

Now Japan's economy is almost in a state of collapse, many laboratory funds have been cut off, and many researchers have gone their separate ways.

Either go to Homo sapiens, or get sucked away by the Far East and America.

Many Dongying people who are willing to stay now are from the group with a better family environment. They are used to living in Dongying and have no intention of leaving at all.

Including Professor Yoshida's class, they have a lot of family property, and the people of Chi Company and America are not very attractive to them.

Even some Dongying people with more traditional ideas still think that those who left are a bunch of trash and traitors.

This situation is actually very normal and unavoidable.

The few remaining researchers are secretly thinking at this time, this time they should work harder, hoping to follow Professor Yoshida to the last "Science", and make those researchers who left regret their original choice.

It's just that they don't know. It's not sure whether it will be published in "Science" this time, but it is no problem to make international headlines.

At this time, the plastic-decomposing bacteria had spread from the Kyoto University of Technology to the entire Tokyo metropolitan area, and along with the transport ships and ocean currents, spread rapidly in all directions.

An unstoppable plastic crisis has entered the countdown.

Chapter 3 Seventy: A World at Risk

3 month 5 day.

The sunny Sing Tao International Airport.

A Boeing 747 flying over from Tokyo landed steadily on the airport runway.

Hundreds of migrant workers from Dongying came to this dream land with their longing for Homo sapiens.

However, before they were happy for too long, the special inspection room at the airport set off a second-level alert, and all passengers were put under centralized control.

At the same time, professional inspectors were dispatched to conduct a comprehensive inspection of all passengers and their luggage, as well as the Boeing 747.

The airport was also cordoned off, and a large number of heavily armed internal affairs personnel quickly took control of the entire airport.

Araki's family, who came from Tokyo, faced the sudden control and inspection, showing uneasy expressions on their faces.

Fortunately, the receptionist at the airport reassured them.

The receptionist smiled and said, "I'm very sorry, because it's an emergency and we need everyone to cooperate with us to conduct a comprehensive test."

"Is it a bomb?"

"Shouldn't be a bomb, maybe a chemical or a microbe."

"Mom, I'm scared!"

"Don't worry, it should be fine."

Although the Dongying people were extremely nervous, they still maintained restraint and order, which is also the racial characteristic of the Dongying people.

If it was changed to white and black, it would probably be a mess.

The inspection took more than 3 hours.

During this period, Sing Tao Aviation Management Company has reported the situation to the aviation business department of the head office.

The aviation business department responded very quickly, announcing the suspension of flights to and from Japan immediately, and announced that Sing Tao Airport had entered a second-level alert state.

At the same time, other airports and ports are required to immediately check the planes, ships, goods and personnel coming from Japan.

This sudden situation was also immediately noticed by major intelligence agencies around the world.

Regarding what happened at Xingdao Airport and why they controlled the planes coming from Dongpu, these intelligence agencies were also moved after hearing the news. They split into two groups, trying to find out the details of Xingdao Airport and investigating what happened to Dongpu.

……

5 hours after the Sing Tao plane incident.

In the foreign affairs hall in Thonburi, the capital city.

Wu Wei, head of the external business department, stepped onto the podium with a look of anger and solemnity.

The special reporters of the news media present and the heads of various parties stationed in the Homo sapiens company suddenly felt tense, feeling that something big had happened.

In the world at this time, it is not that America is the only one in the past, but Homo sapiens and America are running side by side, and Homo sapiens can even suppress America in some fields.

Therefore, whether the world is chaotic or not, Homo sapiens and America have the final say.

Now that Wu Wei is looking aggressive, something must have happened.

After adjusting the microphone, Wu Wei went straight to the point: "At 11:20 this morning, on a Boeing 747 that flew from Tokyo to Sing Tao Airport, our inspectors detected an unknown fungus."

What?Everyone quickly raised their hands to ask questions.

But Wu Wei ignored it, and continued: "This unknown fungus has a strong ability to spread, and its spores can spread in seawater and air. At present, we have not yet determined whether the fungus will affect humans, crops, and poultry. Livestock are affected."

"Because the fungus came from the plane in Tokyo, we temporarily named the fungus Tokyo Fungus to facilitate future research and external communication."

The reporter from the Yomiuri Shimbun immediately stood up: "Why do you think that the fungus came from Tokyo? Maybe it was spread to Tokyo from other areas. I think it is very inappropriate to directly name it as the Tokyo fungus."

"Please get out." Wu Wei waved his hand unceremoniously.

Two security guards quickly picked up the angry Yomiuri reporter and drove them out.

The expression on Wu Wei's face almost clearly shows that I am very angry, you better weigh your own weight.

He continued: "We have reason to suspect that this is an attack specifically targeting the Homo sapiens company. Therefore, from now on, all security units of our company will enter a state of emergency until the matter is clarified."

Then Wu Wei left the hall without looking back.

The reporters and representatives of all parties were left behind with shocked faces.

almost at the same time.

A large number of warships of the Pacific Fleet-Luzon Squadron stationed on the east coast of the Luzon branch quickly left their home port, especially those with submarine capabilities, and disappeared directly into the satellite monitoring screen.

The Pacific Fleet at the Spice Islands Branch - South Seas Squadron.

The Pacific Fleet in the Natuna Islands of the Star Island Branch - Star Island Squadron.

The Ceylon Ocean Fleet of the Ceylon Island Branch - the middle part of the fleet.

The Ceylon Ocean Fleet at the Hongshawadi Branch - the Hongshawadi Squadron.

Ceylon Ocean Fleet in Malacca Branch Sumatra - Eastern Fleet.

Ceylon Ocean Fleet at Mada Island Branch - Western Fleet.

The Ceylon Ocean Fleet in the Red Sea Province of the Suez Branch - the Red Sea Squadron.

The eight squadrons are almost all out.

The various regional branches of Homo sapiens also quickly entered a state of emergency. A large number of registered elite employees (new humans) gathered in security training camps in local cities, and at the same time issued emergency manuals to ordinary employees (natural persons).

Faced with Homo sapiens' sudden crazy move, the major powers also responded instantly.

It almost moves the whole body.

The whole world has become extremely depressing for a while.

After the last meeting in Xiangjiang, Homo sapiens has actually established an emergency hotline mechanism with major powers in order to avoid misjudgment.

For a while, the hotlines between the great powers were extremely busy.

……

Thomas, who was on vacation in Seattle, was once again hurriedly dragged by his subordinates into a newly built nuclear bunker base and became a bunker boy.

After listening to his subordinate's report, a trace of solemnity appeared on his face, and then he roared very angrily:

"Who did it? Who allowed them to act without permission?"

The subordinate replied in embarrassment: "The Pentagon said it is not theirs, and the black ship has no relevant plans."

"What's going on? Who can tell me?" Thomas gritted his teeth.

At this moment, an exclusive liaison officer of the Black Ship in Seattle appeared in front of Thomas.

This person had an anxious expression on his face: "Mr. Morgan, some cases have been found on the Northeast Asian Black Ship. There are indeed a large number of unknown fungi in Tokyo at this time."

"and then?"

"The initial suspicion is that a biological laboratory at Kyoto University of Technology and Textiles leaked experimental samples."

Thomas frowned: "What is that laboratory researching?"

"Plastic Decomposing Fungi."

"Plastic decomposing fungus?" Thomas was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Do the researchers in the laboratory know about the fungus that leaked this time?"

The black ship liaison officer nodded: "According to our urgent arraignment, the head of the laboratory, Shosuke Yoshida, admitted that they accidentally obtained a mutant strain during their research."

There was a trace of confusion on Thomas's face: "How big is the leak? Can it be controlled?"