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 alliaceus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Flavi section. It was first described scientifically by Charles Thom and Margaret Church in 1926. Its associated teleomorph is Petromyces alliaceus. It has yellow spores.
Aspergillus persii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus which can cause onychomycosis. and otomycosis
Aspergillus steynii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been shown to produce Ochratoxin A.
Aspergillus roseoglobulosus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been reported to produce ochratoxin A, penicillic acid, xanthomegnin, viomellein, and vioxanthin.
Aspergillus sclerotiorum is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 1933. A. sclerotiorum has been reported to produce penicillic acid, xanthomegnin, viomellein, and vioxanthin.
Aspergillus albertensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Flavi section. The species was first described in 1985. It was isolated from a human ear in Canada. A. albertensis has been shown to produce ochratoxin A and B. It forms yellow spores.
Aspergillus elegans is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 1978.
Aspergillus flocculosus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been isolated in Venezuela, Slovenia, Greece, Costa Rica, and Brazil.
Aspergillus westlandensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2014. It has been reported to produce aspergamide A and B, penicillic acid, dehydropenicillic acid, xanthomegnin, viomellein and vioxanthin and traces of ochratoxin A.
Aspergillus muricatus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 1994. It has been isolated from soil in the Philippines and is reported to produce petromurins.
Aspergillus ostianus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 1899. It has been reported to produce ochratoxin A.
Aspergillus petrakii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 1957.
Aspergillus affinis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2011. It has been reported to produce ochratoxin A and penicillic acid.
Aspergillus cretensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been reported to produce ochratoxin A and penicillic acid.
Aspergillus pseudoelegans is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been reported to produce asteltoxins and ochratoxin A.
Aspergillus salwaensis is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2014. It has been reported to produce penicillic acid.
Aspergillus sesamicola is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2014. It has been reported to produce xanthomegnin, viomellein, and vioxanthin.
Aspergillus subramanianii is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2014. It has been reported to produce penicillic acid.
Aspergillus westerdijkiae is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Circumdati section. The species was first described in 2004. It has been reported to produce penicillic acid, ochratoxin A, xanthomegnin, viomellein, and vioxanthin.
