Didymella genius as a source of potential mould’s allergens
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Didymella (a member of the class Ascomycotina) is both parasitic and saprophytic and has been noted as an important and prevalent group of fungal airspora worldwide. The hyaline ascospores are one-septate. Due to its allergic properties it has been classified as one of the major mould developing allergens, especially in Great Britain.
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