Aspergillus niger/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Aspergillus niger.

Fungus and one of the most common species of the genus Aspergillus, which causes a disease called black mold on certain fruits and vegetables such as grapes, onions, and peanuts, and is a common contaminant of food.