Open AccessMetschnikowia kunwiensis comb. nov., the teleomorph of Candida kunwiensis
Author(s) -
BryschHerzberg Michael
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
fems yeast research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1567-1364
pISSN - 1567-1356
DOI - 10.1016/j.femsyr.2004.01.002
Subject(s) - ascus (bryozoa) , homothallism , biology , spore , ascospore , botany , mating type , genetics , gene
The teleomorph of Candida kunwiensis Hong, Bae, Herzberg, Titze, Lachance, Metschnikowia kunwiensis , is described. Repeated attempts to obtain ascospore formation succeeded using modified V8 sporulation media and extended incubation times. The asci are ovoid, with only a small protrusion caused by the spore(s). The species is diplontic, possibly homothallic, with one or two ascospores per ascus. Aside from having atypical ovoid asci, the acicular shape of the spores is characteristic of the genus Metschnikowia . The type strain is CBS 9676 T .