Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp Species Information

2 families, 50+ genera, 950+ species. Ubiquitous, Cosmopolitan.

Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp Growth Characteristics

This mold will only grow on a living plant during the airborne phase, but will grow on general cellulose surfaces in the yeast phase.

Where is Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp found?

Often found growing outside on grasses, cereal crops, weeds, other fungi and flowering plants. Rarely found growing indoors, but will grow on host plants if present inside.

Is Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp Allergenic?

Yes, this is an allergen which may cause hay fever and asthma.

Toxins Produced by Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp

It is not known whether this mold produces toxins.

Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp Health Effects

It is not known whether this mold presents a pathogenic risk to humans.

Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp Uses

Its industrial uses are unknown.

How to test for / identify the presence of Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp

This mold can be identified via air and direct sampling techniques. It is hard to distinguish from periconia and myxomycetes and may be reported as "smuts, periconia, myxomycetes. It can also be found in conjunction with dust.

Is Smuts, Periconia, Myxmycetes sp a "black mold"