Tiegh. 1867 What is Aspergillus niger? Aspergillus niger is one of the most important molds used in biotechnology. Under the FDA, it has a status of “generally regarded as safe”, and it’s been in use for many decades in the production of citric acid and other food-related enzymes. A. niger is a filamentous, aerobic, and ubiquitous …
(Eidam) G. Winter (1884) Syn (Emericella nidulans) What is Aspergillus nidulans? Aspergillus nidulans is a member of the genus Aspergillus, family Trichocomaceae, positioned in the Ascomycota phylum. This species can develop both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual and is capable of self-reproduction. Its sexual state is named Emericella nidulans. The fungus …
Fresen. 1863 What is Aspergillus fumigatus? Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus with a cosmopolitan distribution. In nature, it can typically be found in soil and decomposing organic material, such as compost heaps. It plays an essential role in carbon and nitrogen recycling, and without it, many natural cycles would be non-existent. A. fumigatus is …
Link 1809 What is Aspergillus flavus mold? Aspergillus flavus is a saprophytic and plant-pathogenic mold fungus with a worldwide distribution. A. flavus is also a plant pathogen, well known for being able or preharvest, postharvest, and storage infections. A. flavus crop infections can lead to yield losses that have been reported to be worth millions …
Desm. 1834 Aspergillus clavatus is a species of fungus that is widespread and can frequently be found growing in soil and animal manure. It is also common in cereal-based foods. A. clavatus is pathogenic and capable of producing mycotoxins, specifically the toxin patulin, which is associated with several pulmonary diseases in humans and other mammals. …
(Bainier) Thom 1916 What is Aspergillus carbonarius mold? Aspergillus carbonarius is a saprophytic mold with a worldwide distribution. It can be found in soil and on plant matter. It is a mesophyllic species, which causes Aspergillus bunch rot of grapes. A. carbonarius is a producer of Ochratoxin A, a dangerous mycotoxin. It is notorious for …
P. Micheli ex Haller What is Aspergillus mold? Aspergillus is a diverse fungal genus with high economic and health impacts. Being able to withstand elevated temperatures and low water availability, genus Aspergillus and its sexual states are one of the most widespread agents of spoilage in the world. Aspergillus spp. mostly reproduce asexually and can …
Did you think molds are harmless? Considering the relative ease with which they sprout up everywhere from under the sink to the tiles of wet rooftops, and the mycotoxins they can secrete, they are far from benign and are definitely worthy of our attention. In fact, living with molds of certain types could charge you …
What is Arthrinium? Arthrinium is a fungal genus that belongs to the family Apiosporaceae, order Xylariales, and class Sordariomycetes within the Ascomycota phylum. The genus was introduced in 1817 by Schmidt and Kunze and confirmed by Fries in 1832 [1,2]. Today, this genus contains 91 species [3], with A. caricicola as the type species, isolated …
(Fr.) Keissl., 1912 What is Alternaria alternata? Alternaria alternata is one of the most studied fungi due to its impact on us both as an allergen and a phytopathogen [1]. It belongs to the section Alternata within the genus Alternaria, family Pleosporaceae, and phylum Ascomycota. [2,3]. It was originally discovered in 1817 by Nees, under …
