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Moesziomyces antarcticus
2015Summary
Moesziomyces antarcticus is a species of fungus in the order Ustilaginales. The species occurs as a yeast and was originally isolated from Antarctic lake sediment. It is a rare cause of human fungaemia infections. The yeast is a source of important industrial enzymes. Immobilized Moesziomyces antarcticus lipase can be used to catalyze the regioselective acylation of flavonoids or direct acylation with phenolic acids. Moesziomyces antarcticus contains a lipase enzyme that is able to cleave ester bonds in PET plastic....read more on Wikipedia.
Climate
What environment does Moesziomyces antarcticus prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where does Moesziomyces antarcticus grow?
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Traditional Uses
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