Rhizopus

Rhizopus is a genus of mold that is often associated with allergies. It can be found in soil, decaying fruit and vegetables, animal feces, and old bread.

People often develop allergies to molds of this genus.

Rhizopus oligosporus is used to make tempeh, a food made of fermented soy beans.

External Links

• Wikipedia on Rhizopus
• U of T Botany

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