http://www.blackmold.biz/two-types-of-molds-that-need-classification Information on Black Mold Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:50:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.blackmold.biz/two-types-of-molds-that-need-classification/comment-page-1#comment-818 mike Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:37:54 +0000 http://www.blackmold.biz/two-types-of-molds-that-need-classification#comment-818 We scientists call them "white stuff" and "black stuff" We scientists call them “white stuff” and “black stuff”

]]> http://www.blackmold.biz/two-types-of-molds-that-need-classification/comment-page-1#comment-817 DanE Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:44:51 +0000 http://www.blackmold.biz/two-types-of-molds-that-need-classification#comment-817 There are thousands of known species of molds, which include opportunistic pathogens, exclusive saprotrophs, aquatic species and thermophiles.[2] Like all fungi, molds derive energy not through photosynthesis but from the organic matter on which they live. Typically, molds secrete hydrolytic enzymes from predominantly the hyphal tips. These enzymes degrade complex biopolymers such as starch, cellulose and lignin into simpler substances which can enter the hyphae. In this way, molds play a major role in causing decomposition of organic material, enabling the recycling of nutrients throughout ecosystems. Many molds also secrete mycotoxins which, together with hydrolytic enzymes, inhibit the growth of competing microorganisms. There are thousands of known species of molds, which include opportunistic pathogens, exclusive saprotrophs, aquatic species and thermophiles.[2] Like all fungi, molds derive energy not through photosynthesis but from the organic matter on which they live. Typically, molds secrete hydrolytic enzymes from predominantly the hyphal tips. These enzymes degrade complex biopolymers such as starch, cellulose and lignin into simpler substances which can enter the hyphae. In this way, molds play a major role in causing decomposition of organic material, enabling the recycling of nutrients throughout ecosystems. Many molds also secrete mycotoxins which, together with hydrolytic enzymes, inhibit the growth of competing microorganisms.

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