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Alternaria

Alternaria

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A type of mold that can make plants and people sick and spoil food
  • proper noun
  • /ˌæltərˈnɛəriə/
  • Specialized
: Alternaria
  • In addition, air sampling revealed the presence of molds, including Aspergillus and Alternaria, in areas where mold was not visible.
  • Alternaria alternata

Examples

  • The same is true for Aspergillus fumigatus and Alternaria alternata.

    Academic text (2003)

  • However, Alternaria and and Septoria as well as powdery mildew are none of those.

  • Mold, however, was widespread, including both common species and species associated with allergy and asthma, such as Aspergillus and Alternaria.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, and Drechslera can be mistaken for Stachybotrys.

    Blog text (26)

  • In contrast, levels of Aspergillus, Fusarium, Alternaria, and Stachybotrys were higher indoors than outdoors, suggesting amplification in the indoor environment.

    Academic text (2005)

  • If your allergies or asthma act up more than usual during the autumn months, Alternaria could be the culprit.

  • Mold, including Alternaria, can cause significant allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

  • Air sampling in various locations showed that the Alternaria mold was prevalent in damp areas.

Surface Forms

Alternaria main

Etymology

Alternaria comes from the Latin root altern-, meaning 'one after another' or 'alternate', the same root as the English word alternate. Scientists gave this name to a group of molds that often form repeating or alternating parts, so the name helps you remember it is a kind of mold.