Aspergillus versicolor is a slow-growing species of filamentous fungus commonly found in damp indoor environments and on food products. [1] [2] It has a characteristic musty odor associated with moldy homes and is a major producer of the hepatotoxic and carcinogenic mycotoxin sterigmatocystin.

Aspergillus versicolor is one of the main producers of these compounds. Some other common species of Aspergillus that grow in indoor environments, including A. fumigatus , A. sydowii , A. flavus, and A. niger , produce FVOCs, as well [ 69 ].

What exactly is Aspergillus versicolor? Aspergillus versicolor is a species of fungus belonging to the Aspergillus genus, which consists of approximately 200 species. It is commonly found in soil and decaying organic matter, and has been known to develop on many kinds of food, including cereal grains, seeds, nuts, dried meats, and dairy ...

2023年11月25日 · This article provides a comprehensive understanding of Aspergillus Versicolor, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn more about this fungal infection and how to effectively manage it.

Aspergillus versicolor is the most important food spoilage and toxigenic species in Aspergillus Section Versicolores. It is widely distributed and has been reported from most kinds of foods.

2007年3月1日 · Aspergillus versicolor is the most reported fungal species in section Versicolores from damp indoor environments (Jussila 2003, Rydjord et al. 2005) and its presence is used as an indicator of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) (Schwab & Straus 2004).

Aspergillus versicolor is the oldest published name in the A. versicolor lineage and A. creber, simultaneously published with several other new species in its lineage (Jurjević et al. 2012), was the highest placed name in the taxonomy section of that article.

In this review, we discuss the ecology and clinical implications of each species belonging to the series Versicolores.

Aspergillus versicolor is a slow-growing filamentous fungus found on food products and in damp indoor environments. Aspergillus versicolor, which was isolated from a marine sponge, was the source of several bioactive metabolites (Fig. 19.3).

2024年10月19日 · Aspergillus is a genus of mould in the phylum of Ascomycota. It is a common type of fungus growing on decaying vegetables. They could be growing in a wide range of environmental conditions, including high temperature and dry environments. To date, there are more than 300 different types of Aspergillus identified.