Fungi of the genus Penicillium in school buildings

• Autorzy: Ejdys E. , Biedunkiewicz A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

School buildings typically serve a number of functions simultaneously, owing to which they seem to be especially exposed to the expansion of fungi with wide enzymatic capabilities, including fungi of the genus Penicillium. In total, 34 isolates belonging to 20 species were obtained within two schools. The most frequently isolated species included: Penicillium chrysogenum, P. waksmanii, and P. citrinum. Over 65% more fungi were isolated in the heating season than when the heating was off. This period was also characterized by an almost threefold greater taxonomic spectrum. Especially in the heating season, the prevalence and species spectrum of the fungi of the Penicillium genus in school buildings should be constantly monitored due to their environmental plasticity as well as toxigenic, allergenic and antibiotic properties.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Penicillium; school building; wall; indoor air; building; fungi; Penicillium chrysogenum; Penicillium waksmanii; Penicillium citrinum; mycobiota

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: 20
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.333-338,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Ejdys E.

• Department of Mycology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A, 10-957 Olsztyn-Kortowo, Poland

autor

Biedunkiewicz A.

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