Development in Aspergillus |
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| Authors: | J de Gruyter JHC Woudenberg MM Aveskamp GJM Verkley JZ Groenewald PW Crous |
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| Institution: | 1 Microbiology and Kluyver Centre for Genomics of Industrial Fermentations, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands;2 Biomolecular Imaging, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands;3 Applied and Industrial Mycology, CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Uppsalalaan 8, 3584 CT Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | The genus Aspergillus represents a diverse group of fungi that are among the most abundant fungi in the world. Germination of a spore can lead to a vegetative mycelium that colonizes a substrate. The hyphae within the mycelium are highly heterogeneous with respect to gene expression, growth, and secretion. Aspergilli can reproduce both asexually and sexually. To this end, conidiophores and ascocarps are produced that form conidia and ascospores, respectively. This review describes the molecular mechanisms underlying growth and development of Aspergillus.Key words: Aspergillus, fungi, asexual reproduction, sexual reproduction, development, conidium, conidiophore, vegetative mycelium, heterogeneity, ascocarp, ascospore, fruiting body |
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