Aspergillus: Biodiversity, Ecological Significances, and Industrial Applications
2019; Springer International Publishing; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/978-3-030-10480-1_4
ISSN2198-7777
AutoresAhmed M. Abdel-Azeem, Mohamed A. Abdel-Azeem, Shimal Y. Abdul-Hadi, Amira M.G. Darwish,
Tópico(s)Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis
ResumoSince Pier Antonio Micheli described and published genus Aspergillus in Nova Plantarum Genera in 1729, the genus attracted an immense interest. Aspergillus, a diverse genus occurring worldwide, species from this genus are considered to primarily be terricolous with important roles as decomposers of organic materials and cause destructive rots in the agricultural products and food industry where they produce a wide range of mycotoxins. The genus currently contains more than 340 accepted species, and its economic and historical importance makes it remain at center stage in future discussions about nomenclature and mycological diversity. Therefore, together with its ubiquitous nature, these species (anamorphic and teleomorphic) are of great significant impacts on ecosystems, agriculture, food production, biotechnology, and human and animal health. This chapter aims to give an overview on the studies and investigation of Aspergillus biodiversity in a wide variety of different ecological habitats, ecological significances, and industrial applications.
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