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Aspergillus vadensis, a new species of the group of black Aspergilli

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A strain from the group of black Aspergilli was analysed in detail to determine the species to which it belongs. A detailed analysis of morphology, RFLP patterns and metabolite profiles was carried out. In addition, a phylogenetic tree was constructed for the black Aspergilli using the ITS and the β-tubulin sequences of the individual strains. The new species differs by its poor growth on glycerol and galacturonate and its unique extrolite profile consisting of aurasperone B, nigragillin, asperazine and kotanins. RFLP analysis using three genes as probes also resulted in a unique pattern. These data indicate that the strain was closely related but not identical to Aspergillus foetidus, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus tubingensis. It was therefore designated as a novel species and named Aspergillus vadensis.

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  1. Molecular Genetics of Industrial Microorganisms, Wageningen University, Dreijenlaan 2, , 6703 , Wageningen, HA , The Netherlands

    Ronald P. de Vries, Peter J. I. van de Vondervoort, Kim Burgers & Jaap Visser

  2. Microbiology, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584, Utrecht, CH , The Netherlands

    Ronald P. de Vries

  3. Mycology Group, Technical University of Denmark, Soltofts Plads, 2800, Lyngby, DK, Denmark

    Jens C. Frisvad

  4. Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures, P.O. Box 85167, 3508, Utrecht, AD , The Netherlands

    Angelina F. A. Kuijpers & Robert A. Samson

  5. Laboratory of Phytopathology, Wageningen University, P.O. Box 8025, 6700 , Wageningen, EE , The Netherlands

    Peter J. I. van de Vondervoort

  6. CatchMabs, P.O. Box 134, 6700, Wageningen, AC, The Netherlands

    Kim Burgers

  7. Fungal Genetics and Technology Consultancy, P.O. Box 396, 6700 , Wageningen, AJ, The Netherlands

    Jaap Visser

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de Vries, R.P., Frisvad, J.C., van de Vondervoort, P.J.I. et al. Aspergillus vadensis, a new species of the group of black Aspergilli. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 87, 195–203 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-004-3194-y

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