Aspergillus candidus
| Aspergillus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Trichocomaceae |
| Genus: | Aspergillus |
| Species: | A. candidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aspergillus candidus | |
Aspergillus candidus is a fungus which is a common contaminant of grain dust and which causes respiratory disease in humans.[1]
The species is widely distributed in nature and develops upon vegetation in the later stages of decay. İt has been reported from grain, flour, hay, compost and a fur processing facility. Growth of A. candidus on barley grain occurs at the substrate water content of 20-25% and maximal temperature 30-40 °C.
A. candidus may produce citrinin and other mycotoxins. Also, this species produces p-terphenyl metabolites and terpenins, which are potent cytotoxic substances. Fungi of the genus Aspergillus proved to be a common cause of diseases related to exposure to organic dusts.
A. candidus possesses white, typically globose, conidial heads producing globose or subglobose, smooth, thin-walled conidia.