Penicillium - ț̢
A mitosporic Trichocomaceae fungal genus that develops fruiting organs resembling a broom. When identified, teleomorphs include Eupenicillium and TALAROMYCES. Several species (but especially PENICILLIUM CHRYSOGENUM) are sources of the antibiotic penicillin.
Synonyms :
Penicillium chrysogenum - ț̢
A mitosporic fungal species used in the production of penicillin.