Aspergillus candidus
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| Genus: | Aspergillus
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| Species: | A. candidus
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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.[clarification needed] İt has been reported from grain, flour, hay, compost and a fur processing facility.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] Also, this species produces p-terphenyl metabolites and terpenins, which are potent cytotoxic substances.[citation needed] 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.
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