
%0 Journal Article
%A Hawksworth, DL 
%A Pitt, JI 
%T A new taxonomy for <I>Monascus</I> species based on cultural and microscopical characters
%J Australian Journal of Botany
%D 1983/02/01
%V 31
%N 1
%P 51-61
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/BT9830051
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/BT9830051 
%X The taxonomy of Monascus van Tieghem (Ascomycotina) is revised as a result of an investigation of cultural and microscopic characters of type and numerous other isolates. Three species are recognized: M. pilosus K. Sato ex D. Hawksw. &amp; Pitt sp. nov.: M. purpureus Went; M. ruber van Tieghem. Keys to the species, comprehensive descriptions and lists of material studied are presented. These fungi are of special interest because of their use in the production of a range of oriental fermented foods. 
