Penicillium

Penicillium notatum

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Penicillium glaucum

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Penicillium candida

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Penicillium roqueforti

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Penicillium marneffei>

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Penicillium bilaiae

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Penicillium or bread mold is a genus of fungus that includes:

Related Topics:
Mold - Genus - Fungus

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• Penicillium notatum which produces the penicillin antibiotic
• Penicillium glaucum used in making Gorgonzola cheese
• Penicillium candida used in making Brie and Camembert cheese, also see candida
• Penicillium roqueforti used in making Roquefort and Danish Blue cheese
• Penicillium marneffei a thermally dimorphic species endemic in Southeast Asia, which presents a threat of systemic infection to AIDS patients.
• Penicillium bilaiae is an agricultural inoculant.