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Penicillium notatus Penicillium glaucum Penicillium candida Penicillium roqueforti ''Penicillium marneffei |
Penicillium or bread mold is a genus of fungus that includes:
- Penicillium notatus which produces penicillin
- Penicillium glaucum used in making gorgonzola
- Penicillium candida used in making Brie cheese and Camembert cheese
- Penicillium roqueforti used in making Roquefort and Danish Blue cheese
- Penicillium marneffei a thermally dimorphic species endemic in Southeast Asia, which is a problem in AIDS patients.
