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Pichiaceae

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Pichiaceae
Colonies of Brettanomyces bruxellensis on agar plate containing phloxine B
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Saccharomycetes
Order: Saccharomycetales
Family: Pichiaceae
Zender, 1925
Type genus
Pichia
Zender
Genera

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The Pichiaceae are a family of yeasts in the order Saccharomycetales. According to the 2007 Outline of Ascomycota, the family contains four genera,[1] but GBIF lists 15 genera.[2] The family was named by Zender in 1925.

Genera

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As listed by GBIF;

Figures in brackets are approx. how many species per genus.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58.
  2. ^ a b "Pichiaceae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 30 July 2022.