Blakeslea trispora
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About
Blakeslea trispora is a mould and member of the division Zygomycota. This species has been well studied for its ability to produce carotenoids, particularly, β-carotene and lycopene. β-carotene is a vitamin A precursor and both of β-carotene and lycopene play a significant role in the inhibition of oxidative stress. Blakeslea trispora is commonly isolated from soil samples throughout the Southern United States and Southern Asia. B. trispora is a pathogen of tropical plants. In vivo pathogenicity testing using animal models suggests this fungus is not a cause of animal or human disease.
- Family
- Choanephoraceae
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- Name
- Blakeslea trispora
- Slug
- blakeslea-trispora
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Choanephoraceae
- Genus
- Blakeslea
- Species
- trispora
- Wikidata QID
- Q4924640
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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