Pseudohyphozyma bogoriensis strain:ATCC 18809 Genome sequencing and assembly

The aerobic yeast Pseudohyphozyma (formerly Rhodotorula) bogoriensis is gaining attention as potential feedstock for the production and secretion of high-value compounds (e.g., sophorolipids) with numerous industrial applications. Achieving substantial improvements in biomass/biomaterial productivity through rational genetic and culture manipulations requires a greater understanding of the gene content and genome-wide metabolic pathways. In order to define its metabolic capabilities, we generated a draft genome for P. bogoriensis.