NCIt definition : A species of yeast in the phylum Ascomycota commonly found on grapes, cherries, flowers,
and spoiled fruit. Each cell of M. pulcherrima contains a single globule of oil and
the species is being investigated as a source for a palm oil alternative.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any fungal organism that can be assigned to the species Metschnikowia pulcherrima.;