Galactomyces reessii

Galactomyces reessii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Saccharomycetes
Order: Saccharomycetales
Family: Dipodascaceae
Genus: Galactomyces
Species:
G. reessii
Binomial name
Galactomyces reessii
(Van der Walt) Redhead & Malloch

Galactomyces reessii is a fungus, specifically a type of yeast, belonging to the genus Galactomyces.[1] G. reessii contains enzymes that have diverse capabilities including the abilities to dissolve pectin[2], convert 3-methylcrotonic acid to 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid[3], and remove phenol[4]. G. reessii lives in soil and reproduces sexually and asexually[1].

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