What is Pithomyces? Pithomyces is a large genus of the order Pleosporales which belongs to the phyllum Ascomycota. Its species commonly live as saprophytes, colonizing decayed plant material, but can be also found in soil and air [1, 2]. Pithomyces chartarum has been isolated from mammals such as sheep, cattle, goats, and deer, but also …
Phoma is a genus of fungal organisms that is widespread throughout the world – its species are commonly found in soil, organic matter, plants and also in aquatic environments. Many species of Phoma are important plant pathogens, known to contaminate food sources such as maize and potatoes. Furthermore, several species can be pathogenic to animals …
Pers. (1801) What is Peziza? The genus Peziza comprises about a hundred cosmopolitan fungal species. They are plant saprophytes, meaning that they obtain nutrients directly from dead plant matter, such as decayed wood, dung, heaps of manure, and soils with a high organic matter content [1]. Classification of the genus Peziza The genus Peziza belongs …
What is Periconia? Periconia is a genus of fungi that belongs to the order Pleosporales, class Dothideomycetes. The genus is widespread, containing species that are usually saprophytic [1] and specific plant pathogens or endophytes on herbaceous or woody plants [2,3]. Periconia species likes moderate and tropical climates, it could be usually found in terrestrial, and …
Thom 1906 Penicillium roqueforti is one of over 300 accepted species of the Penicillium genus. When viewed under a microscope, the conidiophore, which produces asexual spores, resembles the shape of the brush, so the name Penicillium comes from the Latin word “penicillus,” which means brush pencil. It is a saprophytic fungus that grows in natural …
Stoll 1904 (Syn. Talaromyces purpurogenus) What is Penicillium purpurogenum? Penicillium purpurogenum was originally described by Stoll; it is a soil and plant saprophytic fungus and is characteristic of producing red pigmentation on growing media. It is a non-toxic species, capable of growing at 37 °C (98.6 °F). P. purpurogenum was often confused with P. rubrum, …
Biourge 1923 Penicillium echinulatum is a member of the well-known genus Penicillium, which contains over 300 species of fungi. As saprophytic fungi, they have an important role in the cycle of organic and inorganic materials through decomposition. In fact, one of the most frequent causes of food spoilage are of members of the Penicillium genus …
(Pers.) Sacc. 1881 Syn: Aspergillus digitatus Persoon 1794 and Monilia digitata Persoon 1881 What is Penicillium digitatum? Penicillium digitatum is a fungus in the family Trichocomaceae, genus Penicillium. It is a pathogen of plants, primarily citrus fruit. It is also known as the green mold of citrus. This fungus is responsible for post-harvest losses of …
Thom, 1930 What is Penicillium crustosum? Ever since the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928, Penicillium species have been in the medical and scientific spotlight due to the immense importance of their secondary metabolites. At the same time, some members of the Penicillium genus produce less known and potentially harmful compounds, such as …
Dierckx (1901) What is Penicillium corylophilum, and where can it be found? Penicillium corylophilum is a fungus belonging to the subgenus Furcatum of the Penicillium genus [1]. It can commonly be isolated from cereals (barley, paddy rice, wheat), flour, nuts, frozen fruits and cakes, dairy, fruit, and meat products. P. corylophilum often contaminates high-fat foods, …
