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View article: Allelic variation in MAL33 drives ecological adaptation of maltose metabolism in Saccharomyces eubayanus
Allelic variation in MAL33 drives ecological adaptation of maltose metabolism in Saccharomyces eubayanus Open
Maltose is one of the most abundant sugars in brewer’s wort, and its efficient utilization is critical for successful fermentation. However, maltose consumption varies naturally among Saccharomyces eubayanus strains isolated from different…
View article: Non-Conventional Yeasts as a Source of Genetic Diversity and Biotechnological Potential
Non-Conventional Yeasts as a Source of Genetic Diversity and Biotechnological Potential Open
Most of our current knowledge about yeast is based on the workhorse Saccharomyces cerevisiae . However, can this yeast represent the vast array of natural yeast life-forms? This review discusses significant recent advances in the study of …
View article: Studying stellar populations in Omega Centauri with phylogenetics
Studying stellar populations in Omega Centauri with phylogenetics Open
The nature and formation history of our Galaxy's largest and most enigmatic stellar cluster, known as Omega Centauri ( remains debated. Here, we offer a novel approach to disentangling the complex stellar populations within based on phylog…
View article: Discovering stellar populations in Omega Centauri with phylogenetics
Discovering stellar populations in Omega Centauri with phylogenetics Open
The nature and formation history of our Galaxy's largest and most enigmatic stellar cluster, known as Omega Centauri (oCen) remains debated. Here, we offer a novel approach to disentangling the complex stellar populations within oCen based…
View article: The Southern Hemisphere yeast frontier: from nature dwellers to accomplished fermenters
The Southern Hemisphere yeast frontier: from nature dwellers to accomplished fermenters Open
Yeast biodiversity has been extensively investigated by wealthy countries of the Northern Hemisphere. In contrast, despite the widespread use of fermentation practices in the Southern Hemisphere, yeast diversity in this region remains larg…
View article: Co-culture dynamics between Lachancea cidri and Saccharomyces cerevisiae impact fermentative aroma profile
Co-culture dynamics between Lachancea cidri and Saccharomyces cerevisiae impact fermentative aroma profile Open
The growing demand for more aromatized and complex fermented beverages has encouraged research into non-conventional yeasts that combine bio-flavor and reproducible fermentation profiles. In this study, we explore the use of the non-conven…
View article: Experimental evolution and hybridization enhance the fermentative capacity of wild <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> strains
Experimental evolution and hybridization enhance the fermentative capacity of wild <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> strains Open
Lager beer is traditionally fermented using Saccharomyces pastorianus. However, the limited availability of lager yeast strains restricts the potential range of beer profiles. Recently, Saccharomyces eubayanus strains showed the potential …
View article: High ectomycorrhizal relative abundance during winter at the treeline
High ectomycorrhizal relative abundance during winter at the treeline Open
The rhizosphere is the soil region around plant roots hosting a diverse microbial community, influencing nutrient availability and how plants react to extreme conditions. However, our understanding of the fungi biodiversity and the impact …
View article: An integrative taxonomy approach reveals Saccharomyces chiloensis sp. nov. as a newly discovered species from Coastal Patagonia
An integrative taxonomy approach reveals Saccharomyces chiloensis sp. nov. as a newly discovered species from Coastal Patagonia Open
Species delineation in microorganisms is challenging due to the limited markers available for accurate species assignment. Here, we applied an integrative taxonomy approach, combining extensive sampling, whole-genome sequence-based classif…
View article: Wild Patagonian yeast improve the evolutionary potential of novel interspecific hybrid strains for lager brewing
Wild Patagonian yeast improve the evolutionary potential of novel interspecific hybrid strains for lager brewing Open
Lager yeasts are limited to a few strains worldwide, imposing restrictions on flavour and aroma diversity and hindering our understanding of the complex evolutionary mechanisms during yeast domestication. The recent finding of diverse S . …
View article: An integrative taxonomy approach reveals Saccharomyces chiloensis sp. nov. as a newly discovered species from Coastal Patagonia
An integrative taxonomy approach reveals Saccharomyces chiloensis sp. nov. as a newly discovered species from Coastal Patagonia Open
Species delineation in microorganisms is challenging due to the limited markers available for accurate species assignment. Here, we applied an integrative taxonomy approach, combining extensive sampling, whole-genome sequence-based classif…
View article: Wild Patagonian yeast improve the evolutionary potential of novel interspecific hybrid strains for Lager brewing
Wild Patagonian yeast improve the evolutionary potential of novel interspecific hybrid strains for Lager brewing Open
Lager yeasts are limited to a few strains worldwide, imposing restrictions on flavour and aroma diversity and hindering our understanding of the complex evolutionary mechanisms during yeast domestication. The recent finding of diverse S. e…
View article: <i>Nakazawaea atacamensis</i> f.a., sp. nov. a novel nonconventional fermentative ascomycetous yeast species from the Atacama Desert
<i>Nakazawaea atacamensis</i> f.a., sp. nov. a novel nonconventional fermentative ascomycetous yeast species from the Atacama Desert Open
In this study, we describe Nakazawaea atacamensis f. a., sp. nov., a novel species obtained from Neltuma chilensis plant samples in Chile's hyperarid Atacama Desert. In total, three strains of N. atacamensis were obtained from independent …
View article: Domestication signatures in the non-conventional yeast <i>Lachancea cidri</i>
Domestication signatures in the non-conventional yeast <i>Lachancea cidri</i> Open
Evaluating domestication signatures beyond model organisms is essential for a thorough understanding of the genotype-phenotype relationship in wild and human-related environments. Structural variations (SVs) can significantly impact phenot…
View article: Nakazawaea atacamensis f.a., sp. nov. a novel non-conventional fermentative ascomycetous yeast species from the Atacama Desert
Nakazawaea atacamensis f.a., sp. nov. a novel non-conventional fermentative ascomycetous yeast species from the Atacama Desert Open
Atacama is the most hyper-arid Desert in the world. In this study, we describe a novel species, Nakazawaea atacamensis f. a., sp. nov., isolated from plant samples in the Atacama Desert of Chile. In total, three isolates of N. atacamensis …
View article: Nakazawaea atacamensis f.a., sp. nov. a novel non-conventional fermentative yeast species from the Atacama Desert.
Nakazawaea atacamensis f.a., sp. nov. a novel non-conventional fermentative yeast species from the Atacama Desert. Open
Nakazawaea is a genus of ascomycetous yeasts in the order Saccharomycetales. Currently, 15 species of the Nakazawaea genus have been isolated from diverse habitats, with a predominant association with plant materials . In this study, we de…
View article: Domestication signatures in the non-conventional yeast<i>Lachancea cidri</i>
Domestication signatures in the non-conventional yeast<i>Lachancea cidri</i> Open
Evaluating domestication signatures beyond model organisms is essential for thoroughly understanding the genotype-phenotype relationship in wild and human-related environments. Structural variations (SVs) can significantly impact phenotype…
View article: Natural Variation in Diauxic Shift between Patagonian <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> Strains
Natural Variation in Diauxic Shift between Patagonian <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> Strains Open
The diauxic shift has been studied in budding yeast under laboratory conditions; however, few studies have addressed the diauxic shift between carbon sources under fermentative conditions. Here, we study the transcriptional and chromatin s…
View article: Antimicrobial Multiresistant Phenotypes of Genetically Diverse Pseudomonas spp. Isolates Associated with Tomato Plants in Chilean Orchards
Antimicrobial Multiresistant Phenotypes of Genetically Diverse Pseudomonas spp. Isolates Associated with Tomato Plants in Chilean Orchards Open
Tomatoes are susceptible to bacterial diseases, mainly related to some Pseudomonas syringae pathovars. Many Pseudomonas species are considered innocuous, but some have shown the ability to opportunistically infect tomato plants. Antimicrob…
View article: Natural Variation in Diauxic Shift between Patagonian <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> Strains
Natural Variation in Diauxic Shift between Patagonian <i>Saccharomyces eubayanus</i> Strains Open
The study of natural variation can untap novel alleles with immense value for biotechnological applications . Saccharomyces eubayanus Patagonian isolates exhibit differences in the diauxic shift between glucose and maltose, representing a …
View article: Late Pleistocene‐dated divergence between South Hemisphere populations of the non‐conventional yeast <i>L</i> . <i>cidri</i>
Late Pleistocene‐dated divergence between South Hemisphere populations of the non‐conventional yeast <i>L</i> . <i>cidri</i> Open
Most organisms belonging to the Saccharomycotina subphylum have high genetic diversity and a vast repertoire of metabolisms and lifestyles. Lachancea cidri is an ideal yeast model for exploring the interplay between genetics, ecological fu…
View article: A Saccharomyces eubayanus haploid resource for research studies
A Saccharomyces eubayanus haploid resource for research studies Open
Since its identification, Saccharomyces eubayanus has been recognized as the missing parent of the lager hybrid, S. pastorianus . This wild yeast has never been isolated from fermentation environments, thus representing an interesting cand…
View article: Yeasts from temperate forests
Yeasts from temperate forests Open
Yeasts are ubiquitous in temperate forests. While this broad habitat is well‐defined, the yeasts inhabiting it and their life cycles, niches, and contributions to ecosystem functioning are less understood. Yeasts are present on nearly all …
View article: Volatile Compound Screening Using HS-SPME-GC/MS on Saccharomyces eubayanus Strains under Low-Temperature Pilsner Wort Fermentation
Volatile Compound Screening Using HS-SPME-GC/MS on Saccharomyces eubayanus Strains under Low-Temperature Pilsner Wort Fermentation Open
The recent isolation of the yeast Saccharomyces eubayanus has opened new avenues in the brewing industry. Recent studies characterized the production of volatile compounds in a handful set of isolates, utilizing a limited set of internal s…
View article: Behavior Alignment and Control Flow Verification of Process and Service Choreographies
Behavior Alignment and Control Flow Verification of Process and Service Choreographies Open
The representation of process and service choreographies has been recog- nized as an important requirement in service-oriented methodologies. The guarantee of alignment between process and service choreographies and the verification of the…
View article: Collaborative Business Process Management Through a Platform Based on Cloud Computing
Collaborative Business Process Management Through a Platform Based on Cloud Computing Open
With the wide adoption of the Internet, organizations establish collaborative networks to execute Collaborative Business Processes (CBPs). Current approaches of Process-Aware Information Systems (PAISs) to implement and execute CBPs have s…
View article: Perceived Innovativeness and Privacy Risk of Smart Toys in Brazil and Argentina
Perceived Innovativeness and Privacy Risk of Smart Toys in Brazil and Argentina Open
A smart toy, such as "Hello Barbie," is a device consisting of a physical toy component that connects to a computing system with online services through networking to enhance the functionality of a traditional toy. Whilst these are new edu…