# Draft genome sequences of Kluyveromyces marxianus strain U848 isolated from Agave sisalana

## TL;DR

This paper presents the draft genome sequence of a Kluyveromyces marxianus strain isolated from Agave sisalana, highlighting its potential for winemaking due to its sugar metabolism capabilities.

## Contribution

The paper provides a new draft genome sequence of K. marxianus strain U848, expanding genomic resources for this industrially relevant yeast.

## Key findings

- The genome of K. marxianus strain U848 was sequenced and assembled as a draft.
- The strain was isolated from Agave sisalana, a novel source for this yeast species.

## Abstract

Kluyveromyces marxianus is a yeast widely used in the dairy industry and frequently isolated from vineyards and wineries. Its capacity to metabolize diverse sugars makes it highly promising for winemaking applications. We report the draft genome sequence of the K. marxianus strain U848.