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Stachybotrys chartarum (/ s t æ k iː ˈ b ɒ t r ɪ s tʃ ɑː r ˈ t ɛər ə m /, stak-ee-BO-tris char-TARE-əm), [2] also known as black mold [3] is a species of microfungus that produces its conidia in slime heads. Because of misinformation, S. chartarum has been inappropriately referred to as toxic mold.
The growth of mold spores occurs when hay is not dried properly. [10] The growth of these mold spores accumulates over time and will infect the host upon release from the source. [11] When in the air, the farmer may inhale the particles and induce an allergic reaction. [11] The hay at risk for increased volumes of spores is found at the bottom ...
The infection causes the corn kernels to swell up into tumor-like galls, wherein the tissues, texture, and developmental pattern are mushroom-like. The galls grow to 4 to 5 inches in diameter. These galls are made up of hypertrophied cells of the infected plant, along with resulting fungal threads and blue-black spores. [14]
For some, mold can result in a stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, a skin rash, and burning eyes. Those with asthma or mold allergies may have severe reactions and some people may ...
On bread, it may look like green or black spots, says Wee, whereas berries often grow a white cotton-like fuzz, and mold on citrus fruits will look like green or gray dust.
A. niger causes a disease known as "black mold" on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, apricots, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food. It is ubiquitous in soil and is commonly found in indoor environments, where its black colonies can be confused with those of Stachybotrys (species of which have also been called ...
This is why the mold that pops up on your breakfast muffin may look different than the furry layer that grows on your lunch meats, explains Elena Ivanina, DO, gastroenterologist, Lenox Hill ...
The smut, called huitlacoche by Mexicans and formerly called cuitlacoche by the Aztecs, is a delicacy in Mexico sold in the markets for use in various dishes including soups, stews, steak sauces, and crepes, while in other parts of the world (including the United States) it is not accepted as a food. The amount of protein in corn smut is ...