JCM Catalogue

Zygoascus hellenicus M. Th. Smith
Taxonomy in NCBI database: Eukaryota; Opisthokonta; Fungi; Dikarya; Ascomycota; saccharomyceta; Saccharomycotina; Dipodascomycetes; Dipodascales; Trichomonascaceae.
1508 <-- AJ 5000 <-- T. Nakase.
Accessioned in 1982.
=AJ 5000 =CBS 6736 =IFO 1575 =NBRC 1575 =NCYC 901.
Zygoascus hellenicus.
Candida hellenica.
Candida inositophila.
Medium: 25, 30;  Temperature: 25°C; Rehydration fluid: 666.   more information +  Full / Short version of the cataloguepage top

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Source: Ion-exchange resin [197].
Locality: Japan.
Mating type: a [1885].
Quinone: Q-9 [5119].
G+C (mol%): 43.9 [197].
Phylogeny: D1/D2 region of 26S rRNA gene (AY447011); 18S rRNA gene (AF294751).
Other taxonomic data: Cellular carbohydrate composition [5119]; PMR spectrum of polysaccharide [197]; Sugar composition of polysaccharide [197].
Taxonomy: [1885].
More information: Type strain of Candida inositophila [197]; Allotype [1885].
Patent publication(s) using this strain [JP2008-239604A].
Strain characteristics
 <Fermentation>Sucrose   Maltose   Cellobiose
 <Growth reactions and other characteristics>at 37°C   in 10% NaCl   in 16% NaCl
 Related information on delivery / use of the strain
Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
 (1) in complying with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan
 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
1698 <-- CBS 5839 <-- J. P. van der Walt.
Accessioned in 1982.
=ATCC 18822 =BCRC 21746 =CBS 5839 =IFO 10184 =IGC 4839 =NBRC 10184 =NRRL Y-7136.
Zygoascus hellenicus.
Candida hellenica.
Candida steatolytica.
Medium: 25, 30;  Temperature: 25°C; Rehydration fluid: 666.   more information +
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Source: Mastitic bovine udder [1770].
Locality: South Africa.
Mating type: α [1885].
Quinone: Q-9 [5119].
G+C (mol%): 43.2 [349].
Phylogeny: D1/D2 region of 26S rRNA gene (AY447007), 18S rRNA gene (AB018152) [4711], ITS & 5.8S rRNA gene (AY447023).
Other taxonomic data: Cellular carbohydrate composition [5119].
Taxonomy: [1885].
More information: Type strain of Candida steatolytica [1770]; Allotype [1885].
NCBI Taxonomy ID: 314313.
Strain characteristics

 <Fermentation>Galactose   Sucrose   Maltose   Trehalose   Cellobiose
 <Growth reactions and other characteristics>at 37°C   on 50% Glucose   in 10% NaCl   in 16% NaCl
 Related information on delivery / use of the strain
Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
 (1) in complying with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan
 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
9479 <-- IFO 10246 <-- ATCC 15542 <-- P. Dupont.
Accessioned in 1994.
=ATCC 15542 =CBS 4099 =IFO 10246 =JCM 9625 =NBRC 10246 =NRRL Y-17319.
Zygoascus hellenicus.
Candida hellenica.
Trichosporon hellenicum.
Medium: 25, 30;  Temperature: 25°C; Rehydration fluid: 666.   more information +
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Source: Fermenting grape must.
Locality: Greece.
Phylogeny: D1/D2 region of 26S rRNA gene (U40125) [4293,4520], 18S rRNA gene (AJ508278), ITS & 5.8S rRNA gene (AY447022).
Genome sequence: PPMD00000000.
More information: Type strain of Trichosporon hellenicum.
Strain characteristics

 <Fermentation>Galactose   Sucrose
 <Growth reactions and other characteristics>in 10% NaCl
 Related information on delivery / use of the strain
Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
 (1) in complying with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan
 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
9625 <-- CBS 4099 <-- O. Verona.
Accessioned in 1995.
=ATCC 15542 =CBS 4099 =IFO 10246 =JCM 9479 =NBRC 10246 =NRRL Y-17319.
Zygoascus hellenicus.
Candida hellenica.
Trichosporon hellenicum.
Medium: 25, 30;  Temperature: 25°C; Rehydration fluid: 666.   more information +
Source: Fermenting grape must.
Locality: Greece.
Phylogeny: D1/D2 region of 26S rRNA gene (U40125) [4293,4520], 18S rRNA gene (AJ508278), ITS & 5.8S rRNA gene (AY447022).
Genome sequence: PPMD00000000.
More information: Type strain of Trichosporon hellenicum.
Strain characteristics

 <Fermentation>Galactose   Sucrose   Trehalose   Cellobiose
 <Growth reactions and other characteristics>in 10% NaCl
 Related information on delivery / use of the strain
Biosafety level 1
Terms and conditions Not applicable
Export control (1) No
Distribution control in Japan (2) No
Genetically modified microorganism No
Technical information -
Additional information -
 (1) in complying with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan
 (2) in complying with the Plant Protection Law of Japan

 Delivery category
Domestic A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Overseas A (Freeze-dried or L-dried culture) or C (Actively growing culture on request)
Viability and purity assays of this product were performed at the time of production as part of quality control. The authenticity of the culture was confirmed by analyzing an appropriate gene sequence, e.g., the 16S rRNA gene for prokaryotes, the D1/D2 region of LSU rRNA gene, the ITS region of the nuclear rRNA operon, etc. for eukaryotes. The characteristics and/or functions of the strain appearing in the catalogue are based on information from the corresponding literature and JCM does not guarantee them.
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