Lipomyces
| Lipomyces | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lipomycetes |
| Order: | Lipomycetales |
| Family: | Lipomycetaceae |
| Genus: | Lodder & Kreger |
| Type species | |
| Lipomyces starkeyi Lodder & Kreger-van Rij
| |
Lipomyces is a genus of fungi in the family Lipomycetaceae.[1]
Lipomyces starkeyi is known to produce large amounts of lipids and is used in research for potential use as feedstock for biodiesel production.[2]
References
- ^ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18.
- ^ Sutanto, Sylviana; Zullaikah, Siti; Tran-Nguyen, Phuong Lan; Ismadji, Suryadi; Ju, Yi-Hsu (2018-08-01). "Lipomyces starkeyi: Its current status as a potential oil producer". Fuel Processing Technology. 177: 39–55. doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2018.04.012. ISSN 0378-3820.