Aspergillus niger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002207",
  "term": "Aspergillus niger",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Aspergillus niger is a member of the genus Aspergillus which includes a set of fungi that are generally considered asexual, although perfect forms (forms that reproduce sexually) have been found. Aspergilli are ubiquitous in nature. They are geographically widely distributed, and have been observed in a broad range of habitats because they can colonize a wide variety of substrates. A. niger is commonly found as a saprophyte growing on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles, and other decaying vegetation. The spores are widespread, and are often associated with organic materials and soil.\n\n2. Used to prepare Carbohydrase, Catalase, Glucose Oxidase, Pectinase, Protease.",
  "references": [
    "EPA Aspergillus niger Final Risk Assessment at http://www.epa.gov/biotech_rule/pubs/fra/fra006.htm",
    "FDA GRAS Notification at http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/fcn/gras_notices/grn000090.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aspergillus-niger/"
}