Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss, graduated Dartmouth College in 1925, then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (in the US, PhD) in English Literature from Lincoln College, Oxford University. He married in 1927 and returned to the United States without completing his studies.
Penicillium species are one of the most common causes of fungal spoilage in fruits and vegetables. Penicillium italicum and Penicillium digitatum are the most common attackers of citrus fruits, while Penicillium expansum is known to attack apples. P. digitatum works by producing ethylene to accelerate ripening.
penicillium. n, pl-cilliums or-cillia (-ËsÉªlÉªÉ). 1. (Plants) any ascomycetous saprotrophic fungus of the genus Penicillium, which commonly grow as a green or blue mould on stale food: some species are used in cheese-making and others as a source of penicillin.enâ¢iâ¢cilâ¢liâ¢um. any fungus of the genus Penicillium, certain species of which are used in making cheese and as the source of penicillin. pÄnicill(us) brush (see pencil) + -ium-ium 2 ].