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 and as a substitute for Palm oil.