Geotrichum candidum

Geotrichum candidum
Geotrichum candidum
Geotrichum candidum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Saccharomycetes
Order: Saccharomycetales
Family: Dipodascaceae
Genus: Geotrichum
Species:
G. candidum
Binomial name
Geotrichum candidum
Link (1809)
Synonyms
  • Galactomyces candidus, Galactomyces candidum
    de Hoog & M.T. Sm., (2004)

Geotrichum candidum is a fungus which is a member of the human microbiome, notably associated with skin, sputum, and faeces where it occurs in 25–30% of specimens.[1][2] It is common in soil and has been isolated from soil collected around the world, in all continents.[1]

G. candidum is the causative agent of the human disease geotrichosis and the plant disease sour rot which infects citrus fruits, tomatoes, carrots, and other vegetables.[3] It can affect harvested fruit of durians such as Durio graveolens.[4]

G. candidum is used widely in the production of certain dairy products including rind cheeses such as Camembert, Saint-Nectaire, Reblochon, and others. The fungus can also be found in a Nordic yogurt-like product known as viili where it is responsible for the product's velvety texture.[5]

In a 2001 study, G. candidum was found to consume the polycarbonate found in CDs.[6]

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  4. ^ Sivapalan, A.; Metussin, Rosidah; Harndan, Fuziah; Zain, Rokiah Mohd (December 1998). "Fungi associated with postharvest fruit rots of Durio graveolens and D. kutejensis in Brunei Darussalam". Australasian Plant Pathology. 27 (4): 274–277. doi:10.1071/AP98033. ISSN 1448-6032. OCLC 204773204. S2CID 37024997.
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  6. ^ Bosch, Xavier (2001-06-27). "Fungus eats CD". Nature News. doi:10.1038/news010628-11.