Draft Genome Sequence of <i>Wickerhamomyces anomalus</i> MBY2396 Isolated from Nuruk

Wickerhamomyces anomalus is non-conventional yeast with exceptional osmotolerance and the ability to produce diverse aromatic compounds [1].Its resistance to osmotic stress enables it to thrive in high sugar environments, making it valuable for applications such as bioethanol production and sugar-rich fermentations [2].Despite its industrial importance, the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying the properties of W. anomalus remain poorly characterized.This study presents the draft genome assembly and annotation of W. anomalus MBY2396, a strain isolated from Nuruk, a traditional Korean fermentation starter, which exhibits superior osmotolerance.This genomic resource provides a basis for investigating the genetic basis of its osmotolerance, aromatic production and other traits of industrial importance.Approximately 1 g of Nuruk, a traditional Korean fer-