
[New Latin Aspergillus, genus name, from aspergillum, aspergillum (from its resemblance to an aspergillum brush). See aspergillum.]
| Asp-OMe, Asp-NH2, Asp | |
| Astrup technique, Asx, At |
A genus of fungi (molds), several species of which are parasitic and opportunistic pathogens. Others produce toxins and when they contaminate animal feeds they can cause heavy losses. Includes A. amstelodami, A. chevalieri, A. clavatus, A. flavus oryzae, A. fumigatus, A. maydis, A. niger, A. ochraceus, A. parasiticus, A. taumanii, A. wentii.