Fourier transform infrared as a powerful technique for the identification and characterization of filamentous fungi and yeasts

Fourier transform infrared is considered a powerful technique for characterizing chemical compositions of complex probes such as microorganisms. It has successfully been applied to fungal identification. In this paper, the current state of identification and characterization of filamentous fungi and yeasts by Fourier transform infrared is reviewed. (C) 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.