Talk:Penicillium
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[edit] Constructive coments on the site :)
This information is really helpful for class projects, such as science fair experiments. REALLY helpful :D
[edit] Citrinum
How is Penicillium citrinum classified? JFW | T@lk 17:29, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] More info
What happens to the gold liquid ? How is it made into penicillin ?
[edit] Toxic?
If Penicillium is a toxic mold, then how come it's used in so many cheeses? The only toxic one is Penicillium marneffei.
| Cheese | Use |
|---|---|
| Penicillium bilaiae | agricultural inoculant |
| Penicillium camemberti | Camembert and Brie |
| Penicillium candida | Brie and Camembert |
| Penicillium glaucum | Gorgonzola |
| Penicillium marneffei | 1st toxic one. |
| Penicillium notatum | penicillin antibiotic |
| Penicillium purpurogenum | ??? |
| Penicillium roqueforti | Roquefort, Danish Blue, Gorgonzola |
| Penicillium stoloniferum | ??? |
