Biology:Metschnikowia

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Short description: Genus of fungi

Metschnikowia
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Metschnikowia

T. Kamienski

Metschnikowia is a genus of yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae. Cells are usually spherical to ellipsoid. Asci are elongate and contain one or two needle shaped ascospores. Metschnikowia bicuspidata is the type species.[1] Metschnikowia pulcherrima has been investigated for use in winemaking[2][3] and as a substitute for Palm oil.[4]

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Wikidata ☰ Q10583427 entry