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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

  1. 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