Aspergillus and Penicillium
These two fungal genera are well known and have been studied for centuries. Species of Penicillium and Aspergillus have always attracted much attention because numerous species of these genera have important implications in applied research, including medical aspects, toxicology, spoilage and biotechnology. Taxonomies produced in the last century were based on phenotypical characters but new polyphasic approaches are carried out using molecular, biochemical in combination with various phenotypical characters have shown detailed species profiles which are in accordance with ecological characteristics.
The International Commission of Penicillium and Aspergillus coordinate taxonomic research and was established by the IUMS Mycology Division. The Commission closely works together with several working groups of ISHAM
Proceedings of the International Workshop "Aspergillus systematics in the genomic era" (12-14 April 2007). download the PDF
The species concept in Aspergillus: recommendations of an international panel
