Abstract:Candida tropicalis, an unconventional yeast species playing a significant role in industrial applications, is notable in the production of long-chain dicarboxylic acids and xylitol. With advancements in synthetic biology, C. tropicalis shows high potential as a host for producing biosurfactants, single-cell oil, and other high-value chemicals, becoming an important target in the application of biotechnology. This paper summarizes the recent progress in genome editing tools and applications in C. tropicalis and explores the bottlenecks and solutions in the research on C. tropicalis, aiming to provide reference for future research and drive forward the application of this yeast species in the industry of synthetic biology.