Oleaginous yeast capable of cellulase and lipase production was isolated.
It can grow on wide range of substrates including carboxylmethylcellulose (CMC).
It can accumulate 36.46% (w/w) lipid on the medium with CMC as sole carbon source.
Intracellular and extracellular lipase activity: 2.16 and 2.88 IU/mg respectively.
The FAME composition suitable for use as biodiesel (glucose medium).