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- Title
Oleaginous Red Yeasts: Concomitant Producers of Triacylglycerides and Carotenoids.
- Authors
Fakankun, Irene; Levin, David B.
- Abstract
Definition: Oleaginous red yeast species are colourful (usually having orange-pink-red hues) single cell microorganisms capable of producing valuable bioproducts including triacylglycerides (TAGs) for biodiesel and carotenoids for nutraceuticals. The name "oleaginous yeasts" is conferred based on their ability to synthesize and accumulate TAGs to over 20% of their dry cell weight. Their colours are indicative of the presence of the major carotenoids present in them.
- Subjects
MONASCUS purpureus; CAROTENOIDS; YEAST
- Publication
Encyclopedia, 2023, Vol 3, Issue 2, p490
- ISSN
2673-8392
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/encyclopedia3020034