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Yarrowia lipolytica

Fungi

Family: Dipodascaceae · Genus: Yarrowia

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Yarrowia lipolytica is a species of fungus in the family Dipodascaceae. It is notable for its use of unusual carbon sources, such as hydrocarbons. This has made it of interest for use in industrial microbiology, especially for the production of specialty lipids.

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Growing details and traits for Yarrowia lipolytica in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.