Lipomyces
Genus of fungi
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Lipomyces is a genus of oleaginous yeast in the family Lipomycetaceae.[1][2]
| Lipomyces | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lipomycetes |
| Order: | Lipomycetales |
| Family: | Lipomycetaceae |
| Genus: | Lipomyces Lodder & Kreger |
| Type species | |
| Lipomyces starkeyi Lodder & Kreger-van Rij | |
The genus Lipomyces comprises at least 30 species, many of which can be isolated from the soil from around the world.[3][4]
Lipomyces starkeyi is known to produce large amounts of lipids and is used in research for potential use as feedstock for biodiesel production.[5]
