About Aspergillus niger (GCA_002211485.2)

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Aspergillus niger is a fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus. It causes a disease called "black mold" on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, apricots, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food. It is ubiquitous in soil and is commonly reported from indoor environments, where its black colonies can be confused with those of Stachybotrys (species of which have also been called "black mold"). It also produces the isoflavone orobol.

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Taxonomy ID 5061

Data source US Food and Drug Administration

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