Targeting Conserved Genes in Aspergillus Species
1Faculty of Science and Informatics, Department of Microbiology, University of Szeged, Közép fasor 52, Szeged, 6726, Hungary.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|December 8, 2016
Summary
Identifying Aspergillus species is crucial due to their economic impact and effects on health. This chapter reviews molecular sequence-based methods for accurate Aspergillus identification.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- The genus Aspergillus comprises approximately 350 species with significant global economic importance.
- These fungi exhibit diverse effects, impacting humans, animals, and plants both beneficially and detrimentally.
- Accurate species-level identification is essential for managing Aspergillus-related issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of molecular sequence-based identification methods for Aspergillus isolates.
- To highlight methods that have proven most effective based on practical experience.
Main Methods:
- Review of molecular sequence-based techniques.
- Focus on methods suitable for Aspergillus species identification.
Main Results:
- Certain molecular sequence-based approaches are highly effective for Aspergillus identification.
- The chapter details practical insights into these successful methods.
Conclusions:
- Molecular identification is key for accurate Aspergillus species delineation.
- The reviewed methods offer reliable solutions for fungal identification challenges.
