Monascus sp. has been widely applied for a long time in China. In recent years, the effective physiological active substances produced by Monascus sp. have been extensively investigated. The classification, cultivatio...Monascus sp. has been widely applied for a long time in China. In recent years, the effective physiological active substances produced by Monascus sp. have been extensively investigated. The classification, cultivation characteristics, physiological and biochemical properties, primary metabolites, secondary metabolites and application prospects of Monascus sp. were summarized and discussed in this paper.展开更多
文摘Monascus sp. has been widely applied for a long time in China. In recent years, the effective physiological active substances produced by Monascus sp. have been extensively investigated. The classification, cultivation characteristics, physiological and biochemical properties, primary metabolites, secondary metabolites and application prospects of Monascus sp. were summarized and discussed in this paper.