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==Genome==
==Genome==
The entire genome of <i>A. oryzae</i> contains eight chromosomes and is 37.6Mb in size.<ref>[http://dnaresearch.oxfordjournals.org/content/15/4/173.full Machida, M., Yamada O., and Gomi K. "Genomics of Aspergillus oryzae: Learning from the History of Koji Mold and Exploration of Its Future." Oxford Journals: DNA Research. Volume 15(4). p. 173-183]</ref>
The entire genome of <i>A. oryzae</i> contains eight chromosomes and is 37.6Mb in size.<ref>1</ref>
Describe the size and content of the genome.  How many chromosomes?  Circular or linear?  Other interesting features?  What is known about its sequence?
Describe the size and content of the genome.  How many chromosomes?  Circular or linear?  Other interesting features?  What is known about its sequence?



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Aspergillus oryzae is a mold used in the food production, such as soybean fermentation.

Classification

Domain - Eukarya
Phylum - Fungi
Class - Eurotiomycetes
Order - Eurotiales
Family - Tricocomaceae

NCBI: A. oryzae Taxonomy

Aspergillus oryzae

Genome

The entire genome of A. oryzae contains eight chromosomes and is 37.6Mb in size.[1] Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?

Cell Structure, Metabolism and Life Cycle

Interesting features of cell structure; how it gains energy; what important molecules it produces.


Ecology and Pathogenesis

Habitat; symbiosis; biogeochemical significance; contributions to environment.
If relevant, how does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.

The habitat that the A. oryzae live in are oxygen rich environments. It is highly aerobic and grow as molds on the surface of a substrate. They are contaminants of starchy foods such as bread and potatoes and may grow on plants and or trees as well. Members of its genus can also be used for medications that treat diseases.

Significance and Application

References

[1] Machida, M., Yamada O., and Gomi K. "Genomics of Aspergillus oryzae: Learning from the History of Koji Mold and Exploration of Its Future." Oxford Journals: DNA Research. Volume 15(4). p. 173-183

Author(s)

Page authored by Hannah Nanavaty and Matt Ogledzinski, students of Prof. Jay Lennon at Indiana University.

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