Lipomyces
| Lipomyces | |
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| Genus: | Lipomyces Lodder & Kreger |
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| Lipomyces starkeyi Lodder & Kreger-van Rij | |
Lipomyces is a genus of fungi in the family Dipodascaceae.
Lipomyces starkeyi is known to produce large amounts of lipids and is used in research for potential use as feedstock for biodiesel production.