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Geotrichum Fici
Geotrichum is a genus of fungi found worldwide in soil, water, air, and sewage, as well as in plants, cereals, and dairy products; it is also commonly found in normal human flora and is isolated from sputum and feces. It was first described in 1809 by Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link. The genus ''Geotrichum'' includes over 100 species. Some are welcome and even considered desirable. For example, skilled cheesemakers create conditions favorable for the formation of a ''Geotrichum candidum'' rind on certain goat's milk and cow's milk cheeses, proudly declaring the rind to be the most flavorful part of such cheeses. Another example is the presence of some Geotrichum species in fermented poi. The most clinically relevant species is '' Saprochaeta capitata'', formerly known as ''Geotrichum capitatum'', with most cases occurring in Europe. '' Saprochaete clavata'', formerly known as '' Geotrichum clavatum'', is an uncommon infection that has been associated with sporadic outbreaks. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geotrichum Candidum
''Geotrichum candidum'' is a fungus which is a member of the human microbiome, notably associated with skin, sputum, and faeces where it occurs in 25–30% of specimens. It is common in soil and has been isolated from soil collected around the world, in all continents. ''G. candidum'' is the causative agent of the human disease geotrichosis, the plant disease sour rot which infects citrus fruits, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables. It can affect harvested fruit of durians such as ''Durio graveolens''. ''G. candidum'' is used widely in the production of certain dairy products including rind cheeses such as Camembert, Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon, and others. The fungus can also be found in a Nordic yogurt-like product known as viili where it is responsible for the product's velvety texture. In a 2001 study, ''G. candidum'' was found to consume the polycarbonate found in CDs. This effect was later replicated in 2021. History Taxonomy The genus ''Geotrichum'' was described b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |