Rhodotorula toruloides strain:CCT 0783 Genome sequencing
Rhodotorula toruloides, previously referred to as Rhodosporidium toruloides, is a carotenogenic and oleaginous yeast capable of utilizing diverse carbon and nitrogen sources. With its ability to convert renewable resources into valuable raw materials, this yeast holds significant promise for biotechnology, particularly in the production of oleochemicals, animal feed, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Accurate genome annotation of R. toruloides is essential for advancing metabolic engineering and developing synthetic biology applications.