Stachybotrys chartarum: Difference between revisions
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Stachybotrys chartarum, more commonly known as black mold, is a fungus prevalent in various environments, ranging from damp indoor spaces to food sources that both humans and livestock ingest2. Although its morphology and taxonomy were initially described in the 1830s by August Carl Joseph Corda, subsequent studies throughout the 20th century have raised questions about its size, ratio of conidia and phialides, and delineation from other species3. S. chartarum produces mycotoxins associated with detrimental health effects in humans and animals. It is the proposed pathogen for localized incidences of pulmonary hemorrhage in infants and other severe pulmonary conditions4. Current research efforts are still trying to discern the scope of its biological capabilities regarding indoor air quality and human health effects3. | |||
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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? | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 11 December 2023
1. Classification
a. Higher order taxa
Eukaryota (Kingdom), Fungi (Domain), Ascomycota (Phylum), Sordariomycetes (Class), Hypocreales (Order), Stachybotryaceae (Family), Stachybotrys (Genus)1
2. Description and significance
Stachybotrys chartarum, more commonly known as black mold, is a fungus prevalent in various environments, ranging from damp indoor spaces to food sources that both humans and livestock ingest2. Although its morphology and taxonomy were initially described in the 1830s by August Carl Joseph Corda, subsequent studies throughout the 20th century have raised questions about its size, ratio of conidia and phialides, and delineation from other species3. S. chartarum produces mycotoxins associated with detrimental health effects in humans and animals. It is the proposed pathogen for localized incidences of pulmonary hemorrhage in infants and other severe pulmonary conditions4. Current research efforts are still trying to discern the scope of its biological capabilities regarding indoor air quality and human health effects3.
3. Genome structure
Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
4. Cell structure
Interesting features of cell structure. Can be combined with “metabolic processes”
5. Metabolic processes
Describe important sources of energy, electrons, and carbon (i.e. trophy) for the organism/organisms you are focusing on, as well as important molecules it/they synthesize(s).
6. Ecology
Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment.
7. Pathology
How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
8. Current Research
Include information about how this microbe (or related microbes) are currently being studied and for what purpose
9. References
It is required that you add at least five primary research articles (in same format as the sample reference below) that corresponds to the info that you added to this page. [Sample reference] Faller, A., and Schleifer, K. "Modified Oxidase and Benzidine Tests for Separation of Staphylococci from Micrococci". Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 1981. Volume 13. p. 1031-1035.
