The Genus Wallemia—From Contamination of Food to Health Threat
The fungal genus Wallemia of the order Wallemiales (Wallemiomycotina, Basidiomycota) comprises the most xerotolerant, xerophilic and also halophilic species worldwide. Wallemia spp. are found in various osmotically challenged environments, such as dry, salted, or highly sugared foods, dry feed, hype...
Main Authors: | Janja Zajc, Nina Gunde-Cimerman |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/6/2/46 |
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