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Aspergillus wentii

Genus: 
Aspergillus
Species: 
wentii
Distribution: 
Common in subtropical commodities such as tobacco, corn, cereals.
Substrate: 
Found mainly in food
Secondary Metabolite: 
Important toxic metabolites are emodin, Wentilacton
Notes On Identification: 
Not distinctive on spore trap samples. Genus can be identified on surface or bulk samples if the entire sporulating structure is present. Species identification requires mycological examination of aporulating cultures or molecular methods.