Geotrichum candidum
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Geotrichum candidum is a fungus which is a member of the human microbiome, notably associated with skin, sputum, and faeces where it occurs in 25–30% of specimens.[1][2] It is common in soil and has been isolated from soil collected around the world, in all continents.[1]
Geotrichum candidum | |
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Geotrichum candidum | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Saccharomycetes |
Order: | Saccharomycetales |
Family: | Dipodascaceae |
Genus: | Geotrichum |
Species: | G. candidum |
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Geotrichum candidum Link (1809) | |
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G. candidum is the causative agent of the human disease geotrichosis and the plant disease sour rot which infects citrus fruits, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables.[3] It can affect harvested fruit of durians such as Durio graveolens.[4]
G. candidum is used widely in the production of certain dairy products including rind cheeses such as Camembert, Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon, and others. The fungus can also be found in a Nordic yogurt-like product known as viili where it is responsible for the product's velvety texture.[5]
In a 2001 study, G. candidum was found to consume the polycarbonate found in CDs.[6]