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View article: Whisky innovation using Patagonian yeasts to diversify flavour and aroma
Whisky innovation using Patagonian yeasts to diversify flavour and aroma Open
Why was the work done: Whisky fermentations are typically performed using specific strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which produce a wash with high ethanol yields but a limited diversity of aromas and flavours. Innovation is an importan…
View article: Technological Prospects of Saccharomyces eubayanus: Breakthroughs and Brewing Industry Applications
Technological Prospects of Saccharomyces eubayanus: Breakthroughs and Brewing Industry Applications Open
This review explores the accumulated research and technological potential of Saccharomyces eubayanus, a cold-tolerant wild yeast first isolated in 1997 from the Andean-Patagonian forests of Argentina but formally described in 2011. S. euba…
View article: A taxogenomic view of the genus <i>Torulaspora</i>: an expansion from ten to twenty-two species
A taxogenomic view of the genus <i>Torulaspora</i>: an expansion from ten to twenty-two species Open
The yeast genus Torulaspora (subphylum Saccharomycotina, family Saccharomycetaceae) is mostly known from its type species, T. delbrueckii, a frequent colonizer of wine and sourdough bread fermentations. The genu…
View article: Incidencia de microorganismos deteriorantes de la calidad de cerveza en microcervecerías de Buenos Aires
Incidencia de microorganismos deteriorantes de la calidad de cerveza en microcervecerías de Buenos Aires Open
Microbial contaminations pose a significant concern within the brewing industry, exerting negative effects on the organoleptic quality of the product and leading to substantial economic losses. The exponential proliferation of craft brewer…
View article: Genomic factors shape carbon and nitrogen metabolic niche breadth across Saccharomycotina yeasts
Genomic factors shape carbon and nitrogen metabolic niche breadth across Saccharomycotina yeasts Open
Organisms exhibit extensive variation in ecological niche breadth, from very narrow (specialists) to very broad (generalists). Two general paradigms have been proposed to explain this variation: (i) trade-offs between performance efficienc…
View article: First Characterization of Kombucha Beverages Brewed in Argentina: Flavors, Off‐Flavors, and Chemical Profiles
First Characterization of Kombucha Beverages Brewed in Argentina: Flavors, Off‐Flavors, and Chemical Profiles Open
Kombucha is an acidic beverage obtained through the fermentation of sweetened tea by bacteria and yeast. The kombucha market is relatively new and shows sustained growth. Given kombucha’s inherent characteristics, compliance with regulatio…
View article: Two at once: simultaneous increased production of astaxanthin and mycosporines in a single Batch culture using a Phaffia rhodozyma mutant strain
Two at once: simultaneous increased production of astaxanthin and mycosporines in a single Batch culture using a Phaffia rhodozyma mutant strain Open
Phaffia rhodozyma is a basidiomycetous yeast characterized by its production of the carotenoid pigment astaxanthin, which holds high commercial value for its significance in aquaculture, cosmetics and as nutraceutics, and the UV-B-absorbin…
View article: Genomic and ecological factors shaping specialism and generalism across an entire subphylum
Genomic and ecological factors shaping specialism and generalism across an entire subphylum Open
Organisms exhibit extensive variation in ecological niche breadth, from very narrow (specialists) to very broad (generalists). Paradigms proposed to explain this variation either invoke trade-offs between performance efficiency and breadth…
View article: A genome-informed higher rank classification of the biotechnologically important fungal subphylum <i> Saccharomycotina</i>
A genome-informed higher rank classification of the biotechnologically important fungal subphylum <i> Saccharomycotina</i> Open
The subphylum Saccharomycotina is a lineage in the fungal phylum Ascomycota that exhibits levels of genomic diversity similar to those of plants and animals. The Saccharomycotina consist of more than 1 200 known species currently divided i…
View article: Assembly and comparative genome analysis of a Patagonian <i>Aureobasidium pullulans</i> isolate reveals unexpected intraspecific variation
Assembly and comparative genome analysis of a Patagonian <i>Aureobasidium pullulans</i> isolate reveals unexpected intraspecific variation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans is a yeast‐like fungus with remarkable phenotypic plasticity widely studied for its importance for the pharmaceutical and food industries. So far, genomic studies with strains from all over the world suggest they co…
View article: Unraveling the Molecular Basis of Mycosporine Biosynthesis in Fungi
Unraveling the Molecular Basis of Mycosporine Biosynthesis in Fungi Open
The Phaffia rhodozyma UCD 67-385 genome harbors a 7873 bp cluster containing DDGS, OMT, and ATPG, encoding 2-desmethy-4-deoxygadusol synthase, O-methyl transferase, and ATP-grasp ligase, respectively, of the mycosporine glutaminol (MG) bio…
View article: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
View article: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
View article: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
View article: Macroevolutionary diversity of traits and genomes in the model yeast genus Saccharomyces
Macroevolutionary diversity of traits and genomes in the model yeast genus Saccharomyces Open
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: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation
View article: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 mtDNA annotation
View article: Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation Open
Aureobasidium pullulans strain CRUB 1823 genome annotation
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: Contaminantes microbianos en cervezas artesanales embotelladas de la Patagonia andina argentina
Contaminantes microbianos en cervezas artesanales embotelladas de la Patagonia andina argentina Open
The brewing activity in Andean Patagonia plays a very important role in the region's economy, being microbial contamination one of the main problems in terms of quality. The presence of contaminant bacteria and wild yeasts in beer generate…
View article: Influence of Varying Fermentation Parameters of the Yeast Strain Cyberlindnera saturnus on the Concentrations of Selected Flavor Components in Non-Alcoholic Beer Focusing on (E)-β-Damascenone
Influence of Varying Fermentation Parameters of the Yeast Strain Cyberlindnera saturnus on the Concentrations of Selected Flavor Components in Non-Alcoholic Beer Focusing on (E)-β-Damascenone Open
The diversification of beer flavor is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the field of non-alcoholic beers, where sales are growing steadily. While flavor substances of traditional beers can largely be traced back to defined secon…
View article: Macroevolutionary diversity of traits and genomes in the model yeast genus <i>Saccharomyces</i>
Macroevolutionary diversity of traits and genomes in the model yeast genus <i>Saccharomyces</i> Open
Species is the fundamental unit to quantify biodiversity. In recent years, the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has seen an increased number of studies related to its geographical distribution, population structure, and phenotypic dive…
View article: Hanseniaspora smithiae sp. nov., a Novel Apiculate Yeast Species From Patagonian Forests That Lacks the Typical Genomic Domestication Signatures for Fermentative Environments
Hanseniaspora smithiae sp. nov., a Novel Apiculate Yeast Species From Patagonian Forests That Lacks the Typical Genomic Domestication Signatures for Fermentative Environments Open
During a survey of Nothofagus trees and their parasitic fungi in Andean Patagonia (Argentina), genetically distinct strains of Hanseniaspora were obtained from the sugar-containing stromata of parasitic Cyttaria spp. Phylogenetic analyses …
View article: Nomenclatural issues concerning cultured yeasts and other fungi: why it is important to avoid unneeded name changes
Nomenclatural issues concerning cultured yeasts and other fungi: why it is important to avoid unneeded name changes Open
The unambiguous application of fungal names is important to communicate scientific findings. Names are critical for (clinical) diagnostics, legal compliance, and regulatory controls, such as biosafety, food security, quarantine regulations…
View article: Levaduras no convencionales como herramientas de innovación y diferenciación en la producción de cerveza
Levaduras no convencionales como herramientas de innovación y diferenciación en la producción de cerveza Open
View article: Actualización sobre las medidas relacionadas con la mitigación de contagio del COVID-19: uso universal de mascarillas en la población
Actualización sobre las medidas relacionadas con la mitigación de contagio del COVID-19: uso universal de mascarillas en la población Open
La rápida expansión del virus SARS-Cov2 causante del COVID-19 modifica de forma continua las recomendaciones y las estrategias para su contención. En las últimas semanas distintos sectores de la sociedad han iniciado proyectos o han recome…
View article: The Untapped Australasian Diversity of Astaxanthin-Producing Yeasts with Biotechnological Potential—Phaffia australis sp. nov. and Phaffia tasmanica sp. nov.
The Untapped Australasian Diversity of Astaxanthin-Producing Yeasts with Biotechnological Potential—Phaffia australis sp. nov. and Phaffia tasmanica sp. nov. Open
Phaffia is an orange-colored basidiomycetous yeast genus of the order Cystofilobasidiales that contains a single species, P. rhodozyma. This species is the only fungus known to produce the economically relevant carotenoid astaxanthin. Alth…
View article: Unique genomic traits for cold adaptation in<i>Naganishia vishniacii</i>, a polyextremophile yeast isolated from Antarctica
Unique genomic traits for cold adaptation in<i>Naganishia vishniacii</i>, a polyextremophile yeast isolated from Antarctica Open
Cold environments impose challenges to organisms. Polyextremophile microorganisms can survive in these conditions thanks to an array of counteracting mechanisms. Naganishia vishniacii, a yeast species hitherto only isolated from McMurdo Dr…
View article: Towards yeast taxogenomics: lessons from novel species descriptions based on complete genome sequences
Towards yeast taxogenomics: lessons from novel species descriptions based on complete genome sequences Open
In recent years, ‘multi-omic’ sciences have affected all aspects of fundamental and applied biological research. Yeast taxonomists, though somewhat timidly, have begun to incorporate complete genomic sequences into the description of novel…