Aspergillus avenaceus explained

Aspergillus avenaceus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Flavi section.^[1] The species was first described in 1943.^[2] A. avenaceus has been isolated in the UK from a Pisum sativum seed, and in the United States.^[1] It has been reported to produce avenaciolide and aspirochlorine.^[1]

Growth and morphology

A. avenaceus has been cultivated on both Czapek yeast extract agar (CYA) plates and Malt Extract Agar Oxoid® (MEAOX) plates. The growth morphology of the colonies can be seen in the pictures below.

Notes and References

1. Varga . J.. Frisvad . J.C.. Samson. R.A.. 2011. Aflatoxin producing species, and an overview of Aspergillus section Flavi. Studies in Mycology . 69. 1. 57–80. 10.3114/sim.2011.69.05. 21892243. 3161756.
2. Smith, G. 1943. Two new species of Aspergillus. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 26(1-2):24-27