Genomic insights into the lifestyles, functional capacities and oleagenicity of members of the fungal family Trichosporonaceae.

ABSTRACT: Trichosporonaceae incorporates six genera of physiologically and ecologically diverse fungi including both human pathogenic taxa as well as yeasts of biotechnological interest, especially those oleagenic taxa that accumulate large amounts of single cell oils (SCOs). Here, we have undertaken comparative genomic analysis of thirty-three members of the family with a view to gain insight into the molecular determinants underlying their lifestyles and niche specializations. Phylogenomic analysis revealed potential misidentification of three strains which could impact subsequent analyses. Evaluation of the predicted proteins coding sequences showed that the free-living members of the family harbour greater numbers of carbohydrate active enzymes (CAZYmes), metallo- and serine peptidases compared

SUBMITTER: Aliyu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7026411 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature