Aspergillus and penicillium conidia differences: Introduction, Differences, Keynotes, and Further Readings

Conidia, conidiophore, phialides, vesicle of Aspergillus

Introduction Aspergillus conidia are produced on unbranched conidiophores with a vesicle, while Penicillium conidia are produced on branched conidiophores, forming brush-like structures. Both have small conidia, but differ in color and germination patterns.  The LPCB mount shows the hallmark features of an Aspergillus conidiophore: This brush‑ or radiate‑head …

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