| Species/Subspecies: | Penicillium roqueforti | ||||||||||
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| Category: | Of practical use | ||||||||||
| Etymology: | Genus name: paint brush. Species epithet: from Roquefort (the cheese). |
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| Significance: | [Unclassified] | ||||||||||
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| Reservoir: | Soil and wood. | ||||||||||
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| Virulence Factors: | Mycophenolic acid, Penicillium roqueforti (PR) toxin and roquefortines C och D. | ||||||||||
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| Comment: | Used in the production of certain blou mould cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton, Danish blue, Cabrales and Gorgonzola), to give flavor and aroma to the cheese. | ||||||||||
| Updated: | 2022-06-22 |
