Penicilliumrelated
Penicillium-related refers to topics connected with the genus Penicillium, a diverse group of filamentous fungi in the family Trichocomaceae. Found worldwide in soil, decaying vegetation, and indoor environments, Penicillium species are notable for rapid mold growth and production of secondary metabolites. Taxonomy has seen revisions, with some lineages formerly placed in Penicillium reassigned to related genera such as Talaromyces, while others remain within Penicillium.
Notable Penicillium species include Penicillium chrysogenum (historically the source of penicillin), Penicillium roqueforti (used in blue
Applications and importance range from medicine to food production. Penicillium chrysogenum and related strains have been
Research and regulation continue to refine understanding of Penicillium genetics, metabolism, and ecology, supporting safe biotechnological