Penicillium

A mitosporic Trichocomaceae fungal genus that develops fruiting organs resembling a broom. When identified, teleomorphs include EUPENICILLIUM and TALAROMYCES. Several species (but especially PENICILLIUM CHRYSOGENUM) are sources of the antibiotic penicillin.

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.381.662

MeSH Unique ID: D010407

Registry Number: txid5073

Entry Terms:

• Penicilliums

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Fungi
Mitosporic Fungi
Penicillium
Penicillium chrysogenum