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Synonymy of Metschnikowia pulcherrima and Torulopsis burgeffiana

^a Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis, California 95616

ABSTRACT

Torulopsis burgeffiana is placed in the genus Metschnikowia because it has been shown to have a perfect stage corresponding with this genus. Due to the characteristic shape of the ascus and ascospores, T. burgeffiana is to be considered a synonym of M. pulcherrima. The physiological differences which exist between strains are not sufficiently important to maintain a separate species.

¹ Present address: Division of Food Preservation, C.S.I.R.O., P. O. Box 43, Ryde, N.S.W. 2112, Australia.