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Neurospora
Pathology:
- not pathogenic
- obligate aerobes, unable to grow in intestine or bladder, in tissues, or systemically [1]
- does not appear to be a significant allergen
- Neurospora sitophila may be exception
Specific
Neurospora crassa
Neurospora sitophila; Monilia sitophila; Chrysonilia sitophila
General
Ascomycetes
Properties
KINGDOM: plant
DIVISION: EUMYCOPHYTA
References
- Perkins DD, Davis RH.
Evidence for safety of Neurospora species for academic and
commercial uses.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2000 Dec;66(12):5107-9. Review.
PMID: 11097875 Free PMC Article