Aspergillus: biology, ecology, and significance of a widespread fungal genus Aspergillus Aspergillus is a large genus of mold-forming fungi in Ascomycota, with several hundred species. This article covers its structure, life cycle, ecology, uses, medical importance, an…
Bacillales: an order of Gram-positive bacteria Bacillales Bacillales is a diverse order of Gram-positive bacteria that includes spore-formers and non-spore-formers; members range from soil-dwelling decomposers and industrial strains to hu…
Bacillus — rod-shaped, endospore-forming bacteria Bacillus Bacillus is a widespread genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria notable for endospore formation; species range from harmless soil microbes used in industry to pathogens such a…