Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds Released by Penicillium expansum and Penicillium polonicum.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Fungi produce a diverse array of metabolites, including various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with known physiological functions and other biological activities. These metabolites hold significant potential for medical and industrial applications. Within the fungal domain, Penicillium species represent a particularly important group.

Methods

This study characterized the VOC profiles of four Penicillium expansum strains (R11, R19, R21, and R27) and one Penicillium polonicum strain (RS1) using the solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry technique.

Results

The analysis revealed that the only compound in common among the five strains of Penicillium was phenyl ethanol. The high toxicity of P.

SUBMITTER: Yin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843881 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature