Aspergillus tubingensis
Aspergillus tubingensis
Aspergillus tubingensis (pronunciation: as-per-jil-us too-bin-gen-sis) is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is part of the Aspergillus section Nigri, also known as the black Aspergilli.
Etymology
The species is named after the city of Tubingen in Germany, where it was first isolated. The genus name, Aspergillus, comes from the Latin word 'aspergillum', meaning 'holy water sprinkler', due to the resemblance of the conidiophore of the fungi to the aspergillum used in Catholic ceremonies.
Description
Aspergillus tubingensis is a filamentous fungus, characterized by its black conidia. It is a common contaminant of a variety of foods and feeds, including peanuts, corn, and cottonseed. It is also known to produce the mycotoxin ochratoxin A, which is harmful to humans and animals.
Related Terms
- Aspergillus: The genus to which Aspergillus tubingensis belongs.
- Conidia: Asexual, non-motile spores of a fungus, which are formed in a chain at the apex of a specialized hypha, not enclosed in a sac.
- Mycotoxin: Toxic compounds produced by fungi.
- Ochratoxin A: A potent mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus tubingensis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aspergillus tubingensis
- Wikipedia's article - Aspergillus tubingensis
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