What is Penicillium species?
Penicillium is a diverse genus occurring worldwide and its species play important roles as decomposers of organic materials and cause destructive rots in the food industry where they produce a wide range of mycotoxins. Other species are considered enzyme factories or are common indoor air allergens.
What phylum of fungi is Penicillium in?
Sac fungi
Penicillium/Phylum
How many species of Penicillium are there?
Penicillium is a very large and ubiquitous genus which currently contains 354 accepted species (Visagie et al. 2014). Many species are common contaminants on various substrates and are known as potential mycotoxin producers.
Where is Penicillium Citrinum found?
Penicillium citrinum is often found on moldy citrus fruits and occasionally it occurs in tropical spices and cereals. This Penicillium species also causes mortality for the mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus. Because of its mesophilic character, Penicillium citrinum occurs worldwide.
What disease is caused by Penicillium?
Superficial infection (keratitis and otomycosis) is commonly caused by Penicillium spp. Allergic pulmonary disease, often occupational (such as various cheeseworkers’ diseases), is also common.
Is Penicillium harmful to humans?
Penicillium digitatum, P. expansum and P. chrysogenum are some of the other less common pathogenic fungi belonging to the genus Penicillium. Although they are not frequently mentioned in relation to penicilliosis, these fungal species cause infections in human that could be fatal.
How do you identify Penicillium mold?
Species of Penicillium are recognized by their dense brush-like spore-bearing structures called penicilli (sing.: penicillus). The conidiophores are simple or branched and are terminated by clusters of flask-shaped phialides.
Is Penicillium Citrinum pathogenic?
1. Penicillium citrinum. Being one of the commonly occurring Penicillium specie, this fungus is a plant pathogen as well as a human and animal pathogen.
Where is Penicillium Notatum found?
It is common in temperate and subtropical regions and can be found on salted food products, but it is mostly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings. It has been recognised as a species complex that includes P. notatum, P.
How do you kill Penicillium mold?
To kill mold: Pour 3% concentration hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. Saturate the moldy surface completely and leave it to sit for 10 minutes. Next, scrub the area to remove all of the mold and mold stains. And finally, wipe the surface down to remove residual mold and spores.
What disease does Penicillium cause?
How do you kill Aspergillus Penicillium mold?
Is Aspergillus Penicillium toxic for humans in a house?
The common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Stachybotrys, Fusarium, Penicillium, and Alternaria. Spores from this particular mold produce mycotoxins, which are toxic to humans if inhaled, eaten, or touched.
