Torulaspora globosa

Torulaspora globosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Saccharomycetes
Order: Saccharomycetales
Family: Saccharomycetaceae
Genus: Torulaspora
Species:
T. globosa
Binomial name
Torulaspora globosa
Van der Walt & Johannsen (1975)

Torulaspora globosa is a yeast fungus in the genus Torulaspora. This species can be found in the rhizosphere and is beneficial for agricultural activities. Considered a plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, this species helps with plant health maintenance.[1] It is important for biofuel production[2] and is a promising biocontrol agent.[3]

  1. ^ Cabrini, Paloma G.; Sala, Fernando C.; Magri, Márcia M. Rosa (2019-11-07). "Torulaspora globosa: rhizosphere yeast promoting lettuce growth on seedlings and under field conditions". Horticultura Brasileira. 37 (3): 266–271. doi:10.1590/S0102-053620190303. ISSN 0102-0536. S2CID 209563775.
  2. ^ "NCYC 820 - Torulaspora globosa | National Collection of Yeast Cultures". www.ncyc.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  3. ^ Rosa, Márcia Maria; Tauk-Tornisielo, Sâmia Maria; Rampazzo, Pedro Eduardo; Ceccato-Antonini, Sandra Regina (2010). "Evaluation of the biological control by the yeast Torulaspora globosa against Colletotrichum sublineolum in sorghum". World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 26 (8): 1491–1502. doi:10.1007/s11274-010-0324-8. ISSN 0959-3993. S2CID 85279130.