Fusarium species affect our lives in several areas. In agriculture Fusarium is known to cause diseases of many economically important crop plants. Some species are known to colonize stored cereal grains not only causing losses but also producing mycotoxins such as trichothecenes, zearalenone, and fumonisins that are harmful to humans and animals(1, 3). In the […]
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Bacteria in Water: Coliforms, Iron Bacteria and Sulfur Bacteria
While we do tend to focus on indoor Mold and Bacteria in our reviews, there are obviously other microbes to consider especially bacteria in water. In the past, we’ve mentioned Legionnaires’ disease, which is a disease caused by a waterborne bacterium. Here we’ll discuss three other types of bacteria in water: coliforms, which, although not […]
Dimorphic Fungi: What Are They?
Dimorphic fungi are those fungi that exist either in yeast form or as mold (mycelial form) depending on environmental conditions, physiological conditions of the fungus or the genetic characteristics. As yeasts, dimorphic fungi exist as single cells and multiply by old cells producing daughter cells. Dimorphism is common with some members of the major divisions […]
Wallemia Mold
Wallemia spp. The genus Wallemia is xerophilic. Three species of Wallemia have been identified. These are W. ichthyophaga, W. sebi, and W. muriae. Wallemia sebi is the most well known species. It has been isolated from air, soil, dried food (causing spoilage) and salt. Since the species within the genus Wallemia have been recognized only […]
Ulocladium
Ulocladium species Ulocladium (you-low-clay-dee-um) is a genus of saprophytic, darkly pigmented fungi. Ulocladium species are cosmopolitan and are commonly found in the soil and on decaying herbaceous plants, paper, textiles, dung, emulsion paint, grasses, fibres and wood. In buildings, Ulocladium is commonly found in damp or wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and basements and […]
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