Three New Species of Aspergillus from Amazonian Forest Soil (Ecuador)

From an undisturbed natural forest soil in Ecuador, three fungal strains of the genus Aspergillus were isolated. Based on molecular and morphological features they are described as three new species, named A. quitensis, A. amazonicus, and A. ecuadorensis.

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Published in:Current microbiology 2008-09, Vol.57 (3), p.222-229
Main Authors: Mares, Donatella, Andreotti, Elisa, Maldonado, Maria Elena, Pedrini, Paola, Colalongo, Chiara, Romagnoli, Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aspergillus
Aspergillus - classification
Aspergillus - isolation & purification
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biotechnology
Ecosystem
Ecuador
Forest soils
Fungi
Life Sciences
Microbiology
Morphology
Mycological Typing Techniques - methods
Soil Microbiology
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Summary:From an undisturbed natural forest soil in Ecuador, three fungal strains of the genus Aspergillus were isolated. Based on molecular and morphological features they are described as three new species, named A. quitensis, A. amazonicus, and A. ecuadorensis.
ISSN:0343-8651
1432-0991
DOI:10.1007/s00284-008-9178-9