Based on recently revealed genomic sequences, this pioneering text provides a comprehensive analysis of research that explains the main biological attributes of this species. Including the contributions of elite researchers, the text moves from basic biology to examine genomic structure, and includes a comparison of metabolic abilities among different Aspergillus, as well as other species. It fills the need for centralized information on a genus that in addition to offering significant genetic insight, has a profound impact on agriculture, human health, industry, and pharmacology. It comes with a CD containing color illustrations to supplement the text.