Aspergillus candidus
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About
Aspergillus candidus is a white-spored species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. Despite its lack of pigmentation, it is closely related to the most darkly pigmented aspergilli in the Aspergillus niger group. It is a common soil fungus worldwide and is known as a contaminant of a wide array of materials from the indoor environment to foods and products. It is an uncommon agent of onychomycosis and aspergillosis. The species epithet candidus (L.) refers to the white pigmentation of colonies of this fungus. It is from the Candidi section. The fungi in the Candidi section are known for their white spores. It has been isolated from wheat flour, djambee, and wheat grain.
- Family
- Aspergillaceae
Pathogen
What it affects
Pathogenic organism
Classified as a Mold pathogen.
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- Name
- Aspergillus candidus
- Slug
- aspergillus-candidus
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Aspergillaceae
- Genus
- Aspergillus
- Species
- candidus
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 28
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