Kodamaea

Kodamaea is a genus of yeast that belongs to the family Saccharomycetaceae. It was first described in 1998 by Takashima et al. The genus is named after the Japanese mycologist, Kodama.

Characteristics

Kodamaea species are ascomycetous yeasts, which means they reproduce sexually through the formation of ascospores. They are also capable of asexual reproduction through budding.

Kodamaea species are typically anaerobic, meaning they can survive in environments with little to no oxygen. They are also thermotolerant, able to withstand high temperatures.

Species

There are several species of Kodamaea, including:

• Kodamaea ohmeri
• Kodamaea anthrophila
• Kodamaea nitidulidarum
• Kodamaea transpacifica

Medical relevance

Some species of Kodamaea, such as K. ohmeri, have been associated with human infections. These infections are rare but can be serious, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

See also

• Saccharomycetaceae
• Yeast