aspergillus

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genus of common molds causing food spoilage and some pathogenic to plants and animals

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Aspergillus niger has been found in the mummies of ancient Egyptian tombs and can be inhaled when they are disturbed. Source: Internet

Bioremediation A sample of the fungus Aspergillus niger was found growing from gold mining solution; and was found to contain cyano metal complexes; such as gold, silver, copper iron and zinc. Source: Internet

Chronic infections often occur in those with immunodeficiency and can include a fungal infection by Aspergillus fumigatus that can lead to an aspergilloma forming in the lung. Source: Internet

Bamforth (2005) places the probable origin of true sake (which is made from rice, water, and kōji mold ( 麹 main, Aspergillus oryzae ) in the Nara period (710 to 794). Source: Internet

In a comparative study, the T. brockianus catalase exhibited a half life of 15 days at 80 °C and pH 10 while a catalase derived from Aspergillus niger had a half life of 15 seconds under the same conditions. Source: Internet

The microorganism Aspergillus oryzae (a mold) is sprinkled onto the steamed rice and allowed to ferment for 5–7 days (Uno et al., 2009). Source: Internet

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