Cladosporium

**Semantic type:** Fungus

**Definition:** A genus of fungi in the family Davidiellaceae with olive-green to brown or black colonies and dark-pigmented conidia that are formed in simple or branching chains. Cladosporium species occur as a plant pathogens and contaminants for other foods and their airborne spores are significant allergens.

**Synonyms:** - CLADOSPORIUM