A FURTHER STUDIES ON THE SPECIES OF MONASCUS
红曲菌属的种之进一步研究

Taxonomy of Monascus was reviewed and the species were reinvestigated based on the type cultures and authentic strains preserved in ATCC, CBS, CGMCC, IFO, IMI and NRRL. Monascus albidulus, Monascus rutilus, Monascus fumeus and Monascus aurantiacus are described as new species. A key to twelve species of Monascus is provided.