| Aspergillus flaschentraegeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Aspergillaceae |
| Genus: | Aspergillus |
| Species: | A. flaschentraegeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspergillus flaschentraegeri Stolk (1964) [1] | |
Aspergillus flaschentraegeri is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus . It is from the Cremei section. [2] The species was first described in 1964. [1]
Aflatoxins are various poisonous carcinogens and mutagens that are produced by certain molds, particularly Aspergillus species. The fungi grow in soil, decaying vegetation and various staple foodstuffs and commodities such as hay, sweetcorn, wheat, millet, sorghum, cassava, rice, chili peppers, cottonseed, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and various spices. In short, the relevant fungi grow on almost any crop or food. When such contaminated food is processed or consumed, the aflatoxins enter the general food supply. They have been found in both pet and human foods, as well as in feedstocks for agricultural animals. Animals fed contaminated food can pass aflatoxin transformation products into eggs, milk products, and meat. For example, contaminated poultry feed is the suspected source of aflatoxin-contaminated chicken meat and eggs in Pakistan.
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.
The Eurotiales are an order of sac fungi, also known as the green and blue molds. It was circumscribed in 1980.
The Trichocomaceae are a family of fungi in the order Eurotiales. Taxa are saprobes with aggressive colonization strategies, adaptable to extreme environmental conditions. Family members are cosmopolitan in distribution, ubiquitous in soil, and common associates of decaying plant and food material.
Aspergillus is a genus consisting of several hundred mould species found in various climates worldwide.
Aspergillus ustus is a microfungus and member of the division Ascomycota. It is commonly found in indoor environments and soil. Isolated cases of human infection resulting from A. ustus have been described; however the majority of these are nail infections.
Penicillium inflatum is an anamorph species of the genus of Penicillium which produces sterigmatocystin. It is from the Cremei section.
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 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 brevijanus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Jani section. The section only contains the two species A. brevijanus and A. janus. The colonies of the members of the section have both white and green sections. The species was first described in 2008.
Aspergillus chrysellus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1965.
Aspergillus wentii is an asexual, filamentous, endosymbiotic fungus belonging to the mold genus, Aspergillus. It is a common soil fungus with a cosmopolitan distribution, although it is primarily found in subtropical regions. Found on a variety of organic materials, A. wentii is known to colonize corn, cereals, moist grains, peanuts and other ground nut crops. It is also used in the manufacture of biodiesel from lipids and is known for its ability to produce enzymes used in the food industry.
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 cremeus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1965.
Aspergillus dimorphicus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1969. It has been reported to produce wentilactones.
Aspergillus gorakhpurensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1969.
Aspergillus pulvinus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1965.
Aspergillus sepultus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Cremei section. The species was first described in 1986.
Aspergillus aureolatus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Nidulantes section. The species was first described in 1964. It was isolated from air in Belgrade, Serbia.
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