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Penicillium expansum

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Penicillium expansum es un moho verde-azulado ubicuo tristemente célebre por causar la podredumbre azul en manzanas, peras y otras frutas de pepita. Habita en suelos, material vegetal en descomposición y frutas almacenadas en todo el mundo en regiones templadas y subtropicales. Este hongo saprotrófico produce la micotoxina patulina y descompone compuestos orgánicos complejos en alimentos y material vegetal.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Penicillium expansum. It belongs to the genus Penicillium.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan.
What family does belong to?
(Penicillium expansum) belongs to the genus Penicillium, which is part of the taxonomic family Aspergillaceae.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Penicillium expansum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Penicillium include , , , , .

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Penicillium — 8 Species

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Penicillium expansum
NE
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Penicillium digitatum
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Penicillium glabrum
NE 🐾
Penicillium chrysogenum
NE 🐾
Penicillium vulpinum
NE 🐾
Penicillium simplicissimum
NE 🐾
Rollrim Mould
Penicillium brevicompactum
NE 🐾
Penicillium aurantiogriseum
NE
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