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Diagnostic tools to identify black aspergilli.

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  • 1CBS Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Studies in Mycology
|May 21, 2008
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Identifying black aspergilli species is challenging. This study overviews phenotypic and molecular methods, including growth characteristics and extrolites, to accurately identify the 19 accepted Aspergillus section Nigri taxa.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Taxonomy
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • The taxonomy of black aspergilli (Aspergillus section Nigri) includes 19 accepted taxa.
  • Accurate identification of Aspergillus section Nigri species is frequently problematic despite various proposed methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of phenotypic and molecular methods for identifying accepted species of black aspergilli.
  • To critically evaluate the utility of different techniques and genomic loci for species identification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of phenotypic identification methods: colony morphology, conidial characteristics, temperature range, and growth on selective media (creatine agar, boscalid agar).
  • Compilation of extrolite profiles and Ehrlich reaction responses for each species.
Keywords:
Boscalid mediumCREAEhrlich reactioncalmodincolony morphologyextrolitesmolecular toolstubulin

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  • Literature review and critical evaluation of molecular identification techniques and genomic loci.

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    • A pictorial overview of ex-type culture characteristics is presented.
    • Growth parameters and selective medium utility (boscalid agar for A. carbonarius) are detailed.
    • The literature on molecular identification methods is reviewed, with an evaluation of their effectiveness.

    Conclusions:

    • Phenotypic and molecular methods are crucial for accurate identification of the 19 accepted black aspergilli taxa.
    • This overview aids researchers in selecting appropriate methods for Aspergillus section Nigri identification.
    • Further evaluation of molecular techniques and genomic loci is necessary for robust species delineation.