One of the most common problems in countless households all over the world is mold. It can be the cause of endless frustration and possible health risks. Aureobasidium pullulans is one such species of mold. Let’s take a closer look at this potential health hazard, what its characteristics are, and what we can do to …
(Vuill.) Tirab. 1908 What exactly is Aspergillus versicolor? Aspergillus versicolor is a species of fungus belonging to the Aspergillus genus, which consists of approximately 200 species. It is commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter, and has been known to develop on many kinds of food, including cereal grains, seeds, nuts, dried meats, and …
Weill & L. Gaudin (1935) What is Aspergillus unguis? Aspergillus unguis is a cosmopolitan saprophytic mold species , and it is the asexual state of the Emericella unguis. Since fungi were mainly classified according to their reproductive structures in the past, the asexual and sexual reproductive stages of fungi were often considered two different species …
Thom (1918) What is Aspergillus tereus? Aspergillus terreus is a filamentous fungus belonging to the Aspergillus section Terrei [1]. A. terreus is distributed worldwide and is commonly found in various natural habitats such as soil, grasslands, desserts, and compost heaps and stored grains [1,2,3]. A. terreus can also be pathogenic, causing opportunistic infections in humans …
(Bainier & Sartory) Thom & Church 1926 Every homeowner knows that keeping their household clean is one of the most important measures they can take to ensure the health and well-being of themselves and their loved ones. One of the biggest threats on this front comes from a particularly nasty fungus known as Aspergillus sydowii. …
G.A. Huber 1933 What is Aspergillus sclerotiorum? Aspergillus sclerotiorum is a filamentous, asexual fungus belonging to the genus Aspergillus section circumdati. It is a saprophyte often found in soil and as a stored foods contaminant. It is characteristic for the formation of colonies with sclerotia, rarely an opportunistic pathogen, and it produces low amounts of …
G. Smith (1931) What is Aspergillus restrictus? Aspergillus restrictus is a mold fungus belonging to the section Restricti of the Aspergillus genus. This section comprises species that are xerophilic (and some also osmiophilic), which means they grow in environments with low availability of water (substrate water activity) [1, 2]. Where can Aspergillus restrictus be found? …
Speg What is Aspergillus penicillioides? Aspergillus penicillioides was originally described by Spegazzini in 1896, and the species is reproducing strictly asexually via conidia (1). This is a truly hardy organism, being able to grow and germinate in low water activity (xerophilic), endure high osmotic pressure (osmophilic), and thrive in high salt content (halophilic). A. penicillioides …
(Ahlb.) Cohn 1884 Aspergillus oryzae, commonly known as the koji mold, holds an essential role in Asian cuisine. For centuries, it has been the basis for making fermented food and beverages such as sake, soy sauce (shoyu), and soy paste (miso). Moreover, A. oryzae is today used to manufacture industrial enzymes for food processing because …
G. Wilh. 1877 A member of the Aspergillus genus, Aspergillus ochraceus is a frequent mold contaminant of grain, and dried food products. It is a ubiquitous resident of soil and living and decaying plant matter. This species produces ochratoxin A, a potent mycotoxin that can cause serious kidney damage. Where does Aspergillus ochraceus mold grow? …
