JCM Catalogue

Aspergillus awamori Nakazawa 1907
Taxonomy in MycoBank database: Fungi, Dikarya, Ascomycota, Pezizomycotina, Eurotiomycetes, Eurotiomycetidae, Eurotiales, Aspergillaceae.
22292 <-- IAM 2186 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-1-2 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. R-1031.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2186.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +  Full / Short version of the cataloguepage top

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Source: Kuro-koji.
Locality: Okinawa Pref., Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [329,947,949].
More information: Related to A. awamori (NR_077143) and clustering with A. niger (NR_111348) based on ITS seq.
Production: Amylase [948] and proteinase [7234].
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Biosafety level 1
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
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22293 <-- IAM 2187 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-1-3 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. R-1219.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2187.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Okinawa, Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [329,947,949].
Production: Amylase [948].
Publication(s) using this strain [A23076].
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22312 <-- IAM 2300 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-13-1 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-4561.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2300.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C.   more information +
Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [949].
More information: Degenerated strain with poor sporulation (Feb. 2010).
Production: Amylase [948].
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
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22322 <-- IAM 2370 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-20-2 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. R-1132.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2370.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Okinawa Pref., Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [329,949].
Production: Amylase [948].
Publication(s) using this strain [A23076].
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
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1925 <-- J. Sugiyama #83-043 <-- IFO 8875 <-- J. Sugiyama GKC-2-1-1(2).
Accessioned in 1983.
=CBS 101702 =IAM 12772 =IFO 8875 =NBRC 8875 =TI 049.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus niger var. usamii.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 31;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Core sample (as A. awamori) [441].
More information: Reidentified as A. niger based on ITS and β-tubulin gene sequences (2018).
Production: Ochratoxin A [8106].
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
1926 <-- J. Sugiyama #83-044 <-- IFO 8876 <-- J. Sugiyama PKC-6-2-1(1).
Accessioned in 1983.
=CBS 101704 =IAM 12773 =IFO 8876 =NBRC 8876 =TI 050.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus niger var. usamii.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 31;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
Source: Core sample [441].
More information: Name changed to Aspergillus niger on Nov. 2019.
Production: Ochratoxin A [8106].
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
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 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
1927 <-- J. Sugiyama #83-045 <-- IFO 8877 <-- J. Sugiyama GKC-15-2-1(2).
Accessioned in 1983.
=CBS 100701 =IAM 12774 =IFO 8877 =NBRC 8877 =TI 052.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus niger var. usamii.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 31;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
Source: Core sample [441].
More information: Reidentified as Aspergillus niger based on β-tubulin gene [11293] and calmodulin gene (G. Okada); Name changed to A. niger on Nov. 2019.
Production: Ochratoxin A [8106].
Publication(s) using this strain [A13121].
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
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 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
2261 <-- IAM 2112 <-- ATU, BL-5-9 <-- BATU <-- GRIF (R. Nakazawa α).
Accessioned in 1983.
=IAM 2112 =JCM 22271.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus niger var. awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji (Awamori-koji) [958].
Locality: Ryukyu (Okinawa), Japan.
Description: [958].
Morphology: [318,947].
Other taxonomic data: Ex-type of Aspergillus awamori [958].
Taxonomy: [318].
More information: Reidentified to A. luchuensis based on β-tubulin and calmodulin gene seqs (2018); Dried culture TNS-F-11230.
Patent publication(s) using this strain [JP2012-29678A].
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Biosafety level 1
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Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
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 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
2262 <-- IAM 2185 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-1-1 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. R-0635.
Accessioned in 1983.
=ATCC 11364 =ATCC 14331 =BCRC 31509 =CBS 139.52 =IAM 2185 =IAM 14875 =IFO 4388 =JCM 22291 =JCM 23176 =NBRC 4388 =QM 8164 =WB 4760.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus niger var. usamii.
ex-type [329,330].
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji (Awamori-koji) [330].
Locality: Sakumoto brewery (predecessor of Sakimoto brewery), Shuri, Ryukyu (Okinawa), Japan [330].
Description: [329,330,949].
Morphology: [330,318,329,947,948].
Quinone: Q-9 [3208].
Taxonomy: [330,949].
More information: Ex-type of A. usamii [329,330]; Related to A. niger and A. foetidus based on calmodulin gene seq (Oct 2020).
Production: Amylase [948], protease (US Pat. 3,149,051), carboxypeptidase and lipase.
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Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
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 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22294 <-- IAM 2188 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-1-4 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. R-3821.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2188.
Aspergillus awamori.
Aspergillus usamii.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji.
Locality: Okinawa, Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [329,947,949].
More information: Producing black conidia; Should be treated as A. costaricaensis (NR_103604), A. luchuensis (NR_135449) or A. tubingensis (NR_131293) based on the ITS sequence (Nov. 2017).
Production: Amylase [948].
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Biosafety level 1 -
Terms and conditions Not applicable -
Export control (1) Controlled
Distribution control in Japan (2) No -
Genetically modified microorganism No -
Technical information - -
Additional information - -
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 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

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Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas - -
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22311 <-- IAM 2299 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-12-9 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-2023.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2299.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
More information: Related to A. luchuensis (NR_135449), A. costaricaensis (NR_103604) and A. tubingensis (NR_131293) based on the ITS sequence (Dec. 2017).
Production: Amylase [948].
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Biosafety level 1 -
Terms and conditions Not applicable -
Export control (1) Controlled
Distribution control in Japan (2) No -
Genetically modified microorganism No -
Technical information - -
Additional information - -
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Overseas - -
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22313 <-- IAM 2301 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-13-2 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-4711.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2301.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
Other taxonomic data: Aspergillus section Nigri.
Taxonomy: [949,6937].
More information: Name changed to Aspergillus luchuensis on Aug. 2019.
Production: Amylase [948].
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Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
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Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22314 <-- IAM 2304 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-13-5 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-1811.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2304.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
More information: Aspergillus awamori f. sp. K-5 [329]; Morphologically not typical (pale brown colony); Related to A. costaricaensis (NR_103604), A. luchuensis (NR_135449), A. tubingensis (NR_131293) based on the ITS sequence (Dec. 2017).
Production: Amylase [948].
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Distribution control in Japan (2) No -
Genetically modified microorganism No -
Technical information - -
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22315 <-- IAM 2305 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-13-6 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-5612.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2305.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [949].
More information: Morphologically not typical and poor sporulation; Related to A. costaricaensis (NR_103604), A. luchuensis (NR_135449), A. tubingensis (NR_131293) based on the ITS sequence (Dec. 2017).
Production: Amylase [948].
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Distribution control in Japan (2) No -
Genetically modified microorganism No -
Technical information - -
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22316 <-- IAM 2312 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-14-4 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-0613.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2312.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
Other taxonomic data: Aspergillus section Nigri.
Taxonomy: [948].
More information: Name changed to Aspergillus luchuensis on Nov. 2019.
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Export control (1) No
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22317 <-- IAM 2326 <-- ATU, Kuro-koji-15-8 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. K-0224.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2326.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Kagoshima Pref., Japan [947].
Other taxonomic data: Aspergillus section Nigri.
More information: Name changed to Aspergillus luchuensis on Aug. 2019.
Production: Amylase [948].
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Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
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 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
22323 <-- IAM 2374 <-- ATU, kuro-koji-20-6 <-- K. Sakaguchi et al. H-221.
Accessioned in 2007.
=IAM 2374.
Aspergillus awamori.
Medium: 30, 226;  Temperature: 24°C; Rehydration fluid: 664.   more information +
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Source: Kuro-koji [947].
Locality: Hachijojima Island, Tokyo, Japan [947].
Taxonomy: [949].
More information: Aspergillus awamori f. sp. H-2 [329]; Treated as Aspergillus awamori until Dec. 2017, but related to A. costaricaensis CBS 115574 (NR_103604) based on the ITS sequence; The ITS sequence was identical with those of strains JCM 22296, JCM 22299 and JCM 22323.
Production: Amylase [948].
Genomic DNA is available from RIKEN BRC-DNA Bank: JGD15707.
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Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
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