Penicillium simplicissimum (Oudem.) Thorn was first circumscribed under the name Spicaria simplicissima (Oudemans 1903) from soil in the Netherlands (Tuthill et al., 2001).
Due to the several records worldwide, I suggest this species to be categorized as Least Concern.
It is a common species, with records in 33 countries.
Penicillium simplicissimum has a wide distribution with about 297 records.
Population Trend:
In Brazil there are records of the species as an endophyte of Atlantic Forest plants.
It is a common species in several countries, presenting no apparent threats.
Many of the records in Brazil are in unprotected areas.
Other biomes must be studied to assess the distribution of this species.
Biodegradation of polyethylene.
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