Metschnikowia
Metschnikowia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Phylum: | Ascomycota |
Subphylum: | Saccharomycotina |
Class: | Saccharomycetes |
Order: | Saccharomycetales |
Family: | Metschnikowiaceae |
Genus: | Metschnikowia T. Kamienski |
Metschnikowia is a genus of yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae. One species in this genus, Metschnikowia pulcherrima has been investigated for use in winemaking [1] and as a substitute for Palm oil. [2]
References
- ↑ Frazer, Jennifer (February 27, 2014). "Wine Becomes More Like Whisky as Alcohol Content Gets High". Scientific American. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/feb/17/scientists-reveal-revolutionary-palm-oil-alternative-yeast?CMP=share_btn_fb#_=_
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