The genus Aspergillus represents a diverse group of fungi that are among the most
abundant fungi in the world. Germination of a spore can lead to a vegetative mycelium that …

Filamentous fungi are multicellular eukaryotic organisms known for nutrient recycling as well
as for antibiotic and food production. This group of organisms also contains the most …

Conidia are specialized structures produced at the end of the asexual life cycle of most
filamentous fungi. They are responsible for fungal dispersal and environmental persistence …

Fungal Cell Wall presents a comprehensive examination of the structure, synthesis, and
growth of the fungal cell wall and explores the reasons for the cell wall's importance to the …

Siderophore biosynthesis by the highly lethal mould Aspergillus fumigatus is essential for
virulence, but non-existent in humans, presenting a rare opportunity to strategize …

Aspergilli produce conidia for reproduction or to survive hostile conditions, and they are
highly effective in the distribution of conidia through the environment. In …

The asexual spore, or conidium, is critical in the life cycle of many fungi because it is the
primary means for dispersion and serves as a 'safe house'for the fungal genome in adverse …

Spores are an integral part of the life cycle of the gross majority of fungi. Their morphology
and the mode of formation are both highly variable among the fungi, as is their resistance to …

ABSTRACT d-Mannitol is the predominant carbon compound in conidiospores of the
filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger and makes up 10 to 15% of the dry weight. A number of …

The dormant spores of Aspergillus nidulans become competent for growth and nuclear
division in a process called conidial germination. To analyze the molecular details of …