Auranthine is an antimicrobial chemical compound isolated from a

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strain of ''

Penicillium ''Penicillium'' () is a genus of ascomycetous fungi that is part of the mycobiome of many species and is of major importance in the natural environment, in food spoilage, and in food and drug production. Some members of the genus produce pe ...

'' fungus, ''

Penicillium aurantiogriseum ''Penicillium aurantiogriseum'' is a plant pathogen infecting asparagus and strawberry. Chemical compounds isolated from ''Penicillium aurantiogriseum'' include anicequol and auranthine Auranthine is an antimicrobial chemical compound isolate ...

''. A

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of auranthine has been reported.

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