Aspergillus niger is a mold classified within the Nigri section of the Aspergillus genus. The Aspergillus genus consists of common molds found throughout the environment within soil and water, on vegetation, in fecal matter, on decomposing matter, and suspended in the air. Species within this genus often grow quickly and can sporulate within a few days of germination. A combination of characteristics unique to A. niger makes the microbe invaluable to the production of many acids, proteins and bioactive compounds. Characteristics including extensive metabolic diversity, high production yield, secretion capability, and the ability to conduct post-translational modifications are responsible for A. niger's robust production of secondary metabolites. A. niger's capability to withstand extremely acidic conditions makes it especially important to the industrial production of citric acid.
Aspergillus is a genus consisting of several hundred mould species found in various climates worldwide.
Aspergillus creber is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus fructus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus jensenii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus puulaauensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus subversicolor is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus tennesseensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 2012.
Aspergillus clavatus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus with conidia dimensions 3–4.5 x 2.5–4.5 μm. It is found in soil and animal manure. The fungus was first described scientifically in 1834 by the French mycologist John Baptiste Henri Joseph Desmazières.
Aspergillus tubingensis is a darkly pigmented species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus section Nigri. It is often confused with Aspergillus niger due to their similar morphology and habitat. A. tubingensis is often involved in food spoilage of fruits and wheat, and industrial fermentation. This species is a rare agent of opportunistic infection.
Aspergillus cejpii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Clavati section. The species was first described in 1975. Aspergillus cejpii produces gliotoxin, acetylgliotoxin G, fiscalin B and xanthocillin X.
Aspergillus longivesica is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Clavati section. The species was first described in 1971. A. longivesica has been reported to produce patulin, tryptoquivalones, tryptoquivalines, antafumicins, and pyripyropen.
Aspergillus rhizopodus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Clavati section. The species was first described in 1975. A. rhizopodus has been reported to produce pseurotins, dehydrocarolic acid, tryptoquivalines, tryptoquivalones, kotanins, and cytochalasins.
Aspergillus thermomutatus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Fumigati section. The species was first described in 1992. It has been reported to produce asperfuran, cytochalasin-like compounds, fiscalin-like compounds, pyripyropens, and gliotoxin.
Aspergillus giganteus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus that grows as a mold. It was first described in 1901 by Wehmer, and is one of six Aspergillus species from the Clavati section of the subgenus Fumigati. Its closest taxonomic relatives are Aspergillus rhizopodus and Aspergillus longivescia.
Aspergillus neoglaber is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Fumigati section. Several fungi from this section produce heat-resistant ascospores, and the isolates from this section are frequently obtained from locations where natural fires have previously occurred. The species was first described in 1989. It has been reported to produce asperpentyn, avenaciolide, glabramycin A, B, C, sartoryglabrin A, B, C, and wortmannins.
Aspergillus pseudoviridinutans is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Fumigati section. Several fungi from this section produce heat-resistant ascospores, and the isolates from this section are frequently obtained from locations where natural fires have previously occurred. The species was first described in 2014.
Aspergillus solicola is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Fumigati section. Several fungi from this section produce heat-resistant ascospores, and the isolates from this section are frequently obtained from locations where natural fires have previously occurred. The species was first described in 2014. It has been reported to produce aszonalenins, chromanols, tryptoquivalines, tryptoquivalones, and wortmannins.
Aspergillus protuberus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 1968.
Aspergillus tabacinus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Versicolores section. The species was first described in 1934.
