Penicillium Collection

Peziza and Penicillium (colour litho)
984145 Peziza and Penicillium (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peziza and Penicillium)

Picture No. 11014633
Penicillin Colony This is a culture of the original strain of bacteria used by Flemming in the early research into the first antibiotics. Obliquely lit macro image from a time-lapse sequence. Date:

Mouldy bread. The white areas are fungal mycelia, masses of thread-like structures (hyphae) that absorb nutrients. The blue-green areas are the fungal spores (reproductive structures)

Picture No. 11675607
Light Micrograph: Penicillin, The Penicillium mould which produces the penicillin antibiotic, x3000. Date:

Microscopic view of Penicillium expansum, a mold fungi that effects plants such as apples and similar fruit. This fungus is known as blue mold

Fruit rot, Penicillium digitatum, development on supermarket netted clementine, Citrus, fruits

Penicillium spores
Penicillium. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the mycelium and fruiting bodies of the fungus Penicillium sp

Penicillin fungus growing on cheddar cheese
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) the fruiting bodies or conidia of a penicillin fungus growing on a piece of English cheddar cheese which has gone mouldy in the refrigerator

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Penicillium: From Microscopic Views to Life-Saving Molecules" Picture No. 11014633 showcases a vibrant colour litho of Peziza and Penicillium, two intriguing fungi species that have captured the attention of scientists for centuries. These images provide a glimpse into their unique structures and captivating beauty. In Picture No. 11675564, we delve deeper into the microscopic view expansum, revealing its intricate details and complex network of spores. This close-up perspective allows us to appreciate the remarkable adaptability and resilience of this fungus. Moving on to Picture No. 11675607, we witness an astonishing transformation as Penicillium digitatum takes hold on a netted clementine in a supermarket setting. Fruit rot caused by this particular species serves as a reminder of how these organisms can impact our daily lives. But it is not just their visual allure that makes penicillium so significant; it is also their invaluable contributions to medicine. The iconic image of the Penicillin G molecule (repeated several times) symbolizes one such breakthrough discovery – an antibiotic that revolutionized healthcare by combating bacterial infections. Beyond its life-saving potential, penicillin's impact extends even further with applications in agriculture and food preservation. In Picture No. 11014633, we observe countless penicillium spores floating through the air – nature's way of ensuring decomposition while also playing a crucial role in cheese-making processes. Lastly, let us not forget about everyday encounters with penicillium – like discovering mouldy bread (as depicted). While seemingly unremarkable at first glance, these encounters remind us that penicillium is omnipresent in our environment and constantly shaping our world in ways both seen and unseen. From artistic renderings to microscopic views and practical implications, exploring penicillium opens up a world of wonder and scientific discovery.