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Geotrichum candidum
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About
Geotrichum candidum is a fungus which is a member of the human microbiome, notably associated with skin, sputum, and faeces where it occurs in 25–30% of specimens. It is common in soil and has been isolated from soil collected around the world, in all continents.
- Family
- Dipodascaceae
How to use it
Geotrichum candidum is significant in the ecosystem as it helps decompose organic matter in soil. This process is essential for nutrient cycling, making it beneficial for soil health and plant growth.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Geotrichum candidum
- Slug
- geotrichum-candidum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Dipodascaceae
- Genus
- Geotrichum
- Species
- candidum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5548626
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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