Does Water affect growth of Mold?

Molds grow much slower than bacteria if the conditions are very good as in the turkey meat. Molds are, however, much more resistant to things like low pH and low moisture, so they can grow without much competition from the faster growing bacteria. To get back to your question about temperature. Most molds will grow quite well if all conditions are right - at about room temperature. Depending on the species of mold involved, some can grow very well at refrigeration temperatueres. Not many foodborne-molds grow at freezer temperature though. Certain species of molds have heat resistant spores that can survive some cooking processes and then germinate and grow when the food is cooled. These species can be a problem in processed fruit products. As for the food group, all the food groups contain many nutrients that would support the growth of molds. The best ways to prevent mold growth are to keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot, not to keep foods for too long - especially at temperatures that would allow growth, possibly use preservatives, and use proper sanitation methods when preparing foods. I hope that answers your question.