Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

Aflatoxins are toxic, carcinogenic compounds released by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. Periodically, harvests of nuts and grains are tainted by aflatoxins, leading to massive recall of produce. This sometimes ruins producers and causes food shortages in developing countries.


Q: Aflatoxins are toxic, carcinogenic compounds released by fungi of this?


A:
genus aspergillus