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Aspergillus flavus is unique in that it is a thermotolerant fungus, so can survive at temperatures that other fungi cannot. [12] [13] A. flavus can contribute to the storage rots, especially when the plant material is stored at high moisture levels. A. flavus grows and thrives in hot and humid climates. [10]
In March 2010, Aspergillus covered 837 species of fungi. [5] Notable species placed in Aspergillus include: Aspergillus flavus is a notable plant pathogen impacting crop yields and a common cause of aspergillosis. Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common cause of aspergillosis in individuals with an immunodeficiency.
The sequenced strain isolated in 1950 is called RIB40 or ATCC 42149; its morphology, growth, and enzyme production are typical of strains used for sake brewing. [28] The increased number of genes in Aspergillus oryzae are responsible for the function of proteins and cellular processes such as hydrolase, transporters, and metabolism. The ...
A Aspergillus acidohumus A.J. Chen, Frisvad & Samson (2016) Aspergillus acidus Kozak. (1989) Aspergillus acolumnaris Varshney & A.K. Sarbhoy (1981) Aspergillus acrensis Hubka, A. Nováková, Yaguchi, Matsuz. & Y. Horie (2018) Aspergillus aculeatinus Noonim, Frisvad, Varga & Samson (2008) Aspergillus aculeatus Iizuka (1953) Aspergillus acutus Blaser (1976) Aspergillus aeneus Sappa (1954 ...
Aspergillus flavus produces aflatoxin which is both a toxin and a carcinogen and which can potentially contaminate foods such as nuts. Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus clavatus can cause allergic disease. Some Aspergillus species cause disease on grain crops, especially maize, and synthesize mycotoxins including aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin B 1 is an aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus.It is a very potent carcinogen with a TD 50 3.2 μg/kg/day in rats. [4] This carcinogenic potency varies across species with some, such as rats and monkeys, seemingly much more susceptible than others.
The fungus was originally classified as a subspecies of A. flavus called Aspergillus flavus subsp. parasiticus (Speare) due to its strong resemblance to A. flavus. Indeed, this fungus is very closely related to A. flavus [3] and is often misidentified as the latter. [3] However, the two species are separable based on morphological features. [3]
Aspergillus nomius is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus.It is from the Flavi section. [2] The species was first described in 1987. [1] It has been reported to produce aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, aflatoxin G2, aspergillic acid, kojic acid, nominine, paspaline, pseurotin, and tenuazonic acid. [2]