Pachysolen
Pachysolen is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Saccharomycetaceae. The genus was established by the Czech mycologist Antonín Pilát in 1973. The type species is Pachysolen tannophilus. Fungi in this genus are known for their ability to break down complex carbohydrates, particularly lignocellulosic materials. This makes them of interest in various biotechnological applications, such as the production of biofuels and the treatment of waste products.
Pachysolen tannophilus is a yeast that has been extensively studied for its capacity to ferment pentose sugars,
The ecological role of Pachysolen species in natural environments is not fully elucidated, but they are thought