Aspergillus

Aspergillus (Latin aspergillum - a vessel for sprinkling, a watering can; synonym: leucorrhoea fungus, leucorrhoea mold) is a genus of saprotrophic imperfect filamentous fungi from the class of marsupial fungi.

Aspergillus includes about 250 species, distributed throughout the world. They are characterized by branched septate mycelium and form conidiophores bearing sporangia with spores (conidia) at the apex. Conidiophores often have a characteristic hourglass shape.

Representatives of the genus Aspergillus are widespread in nature and are active destroyers of organic compounds. They can cause food spoilage, as well as diseases of plants, animals and humans (aspergillosis). Some species are used in the food industry to produce organic acids, enzymes and other compounds.

Aspergillus is a genus of mold fungi. Aspergilli often appears in fruits or vegetables that have not been properly processed. Sweeteners and yeast can also increase the likelihood of this fungus. If you notice mold, you need to do two things: place the contaminated food in the refrigerator and throw it away as quickly as possible. While mold can be inconvenient, it can still be beneficial. In the past, many farmers' fields were covered with so-called sundew, rich in aspergilli spores. When humanity began to cultivate the land, the use of toxic chemicals killed part of the species. Here