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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.
One of several cereal crop pathogens called smut, the fungus forms galls on all above-ground parts of corn species such as maize and teosinte. The infected corn is edible; in Mexico, it is considered a delicacy, called huitlacoche, [5] often eaten as a filling in quesadillas and other tortilla-based dishes, as well as in soups.
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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 ...
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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.
Black mold or black mould may refer to: Stachybotrys chartarum, common in water-damaged buildings; Aspergillus niger, the most common species of the genus Aspergillus;
"In bread, mold typically grows in green and/or black spots on the surface, often with a fuzzy texture," Dr. Connor explains. "Sometimes, mold can also grow inside the bread, making it appear soft ...