Penicillium griseofulvum

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Penicillium griseofulvum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Eurotiomycetes
Order: Eurotiales
Family: Aspergillaceae
Genus: Penicillium
Species:
P. griseofulvum
Binomial name
Penicillium griseofulvum
Dierckx, R.P. 1901[1]
Type strain
CBS 185.27[2]
Synonyms
  • Penicillium patulum
  • Penicillium urticae
  • Penicillium flexuosum
  • Penicillium maltum
  • Penicillium duninii[1]

Penicillium griseofulvum is a species of the genus of Penicillium which produces patulin, penifulvin A, cyclopiazonic acid, roquefortine C, shikimic acid, griseofulvin,[1][2] and 6-Methylsalicylic acid (via a polyketide synthase).[3][4] Penicillium griseofulvum occurs on cereals and nuts.[1][2][5][6][7][8][9]

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