NCIt definition : A yeast in the phylum Ascomycota. This species is ovoidal to cylindroidal shaped,
produces pseudohyphae, ferments glucose and does not assimilate nitrate. P. kluyveri
is used in alcoholic fermentation to boost fruit flavors in wine.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that can be assigned to the species Pichia kluyveri.;