Metschnikowia

Metschnikowia is a genus of yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae.

Cells are usually spherical to ellipsoid.

Asci are elongate and contain one or two needle shaped ascospores.

Metschnikowia bicuspidata is the type species.

[1] Metschnikowia pulcherrima has been investigated for use in winemaking[2][3] and as a substitute for Palm oil.