BNO Team

The Algae Bioreactor is a closed system that treats wastewater and produces biofuels using algae. The earliest commercial applications of algae bioreactors occurred in the 1960s for wastewater treatment. With the increasing global demand for alternative energy sources, the usage of algae bioreactors for biofuel production has risen to prominence in the 21st century. The … Read more

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. fumigatus Aspergillus fumigatus General Characteristics of Aspergillus spp Aspergillus spp. is a group of fungi that belong to the Ascomycota phylum. There are over 200 species of Aspergillus, and they are ubiquitous in nature, being found in soil, decaying organic matter, and on food … Read more

Aspergillus flavus is a type of fungus that is widely distributed all over the world. It is a saprotrophic and pathogenic species that mainly colonizes cereal grains, legumes, and tree nuts. Typically, postharvest rot develops during harvest, storage, and/or transit. Its name flavus comes from the Latin word meaning yellow because of the color of … Read more

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. niger History of Aspergillus niger Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus that belongs to the Aspergillus genus. It is commonly found in soil and decaying plant matter and has been known to humans for centuries. Here is a brief history of Aspergillus niger: … Read more

Characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Habitat of Cryptococcus neoformans Morphology of Cryptococcus neoformans Cultural characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Life Cycle of Cryptococcus neoformans Virulence Factors of Cryptococcus neoformans Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, primarily in immunocompromised individuals. Some of the virulence factors of Cryptococcus neoformans are: These virulence factors enable Cryptococcus neoformans to evade host … Read more

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Penicillium Species: P. chrysogenum Characteristics and significance Habitat of Penicillium chrysogenum Morphology of Penicillium chrysogenum Genome structure Cultural characteristics of Penicillium chrysogenum Penicillium chrysogenum has distinct cultural characteristics that can help identify it in a laboratory setting. Here are some of its cultural characteristics: Life Cycle of Penicillium chrysogenum … Read more

Alternaria alternata is a fungus that causes leaf spots, rots, blights, and other plant maladies. It is an opportunistic pathogen that affects over 380 plant species. Additionally, it can cause upper respiratory tract infections and asthma in immunocompromised humans. Classification of Alternaria alternata Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota Class Euascomycetes Order Pleosporales Family Pleosporaceae Genus Alternaria Habitat … Read more

Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that comprises the parasitic species responsible for tinea, athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin, and scalp. Trichophyton fungi are characterized by the development of both macro- and microconidia with smooth walls. Macroconidia are thin- or thick-walled, clavate to fusiform, and range in … Read more

Habitat of Aspergillus clavatus Morphology of Aspergillus clavatus Aspergillus clavatus is a filamentous fungus that belongs to the Ascomycota division. Its morphology is characterized by the following features: Cultural Characteristics of Aspergillus clavatus Culture media used for the growth of Aspergillus clavatus Many different culture media can be used to grow Aspergillus clavatus, however the most popular ones … Read more