Yeast diversity in human welfare

• Other Authors: Satyanarayana, T., Kunze, Gotthard
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Singapore : Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Yeast.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789811026218; 9789811026201
• Physical Description: 1 online resource

This book brings together and updates the latest information on the diversity of yeasts, their molecular features and their applications in the welfare of mankind. Yeasts are eukaryotic microfungi widely found in natural environments, including those with extreme conditions such as low temperatures,...

Table of Contents:

• Preface; Contents; Editors and Contributors; 1 Diversity of Natural Yeast Flora of Grapes and Its Significance in Wine Making; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Grape Varieties Used for Winemaking; 3 Red and White Wine Making Process; 4 Microbial Diversity of Phylloplane; 5 Natural Yeast Flora of Grapes; 5.1 Saccharomyces; 5.1.1 Status of Saccharomyces During Wine Fermentation; 5.2 Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts; 5.2.1 Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts Associated with Fermenting Must; 5.2.2 Region Specific Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts; 5.3 Factors Affecting Yeast Diversity.
• 6 Profiling of Yeast Flora, Enzyme Activities and Flavor Compounds During Fermentation6.1 Profiling of Yeasts During Wine Fermentation; 6.1.1 Succession of Yeast Flora; 6.1.2 Factors Affecting Succession of Yeast Flora; 6.2 Profiling of Enzyme Activities During Fermentation; 6.3 Profiling of Flavor and Aroma Compounds During Fermentation; 7 Molecular Approaches to Improve Wine Fermentation; 8 Use of Yeast Flora for Value Addition to Winery; 8.1 Isolation of Cell Wall Polymers; 8.2 Winery Yeasts for Biocontrol; 9 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgements; References.
• 2 Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a Model for Space BiologyAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Successful Journey of Humans to Space; 3 Gravity and Microgravity; 4 Tools Used in Space Biology; 4.1 Clinostat; 4.2 Random Positioning Machine; 4.3 Rotating Wall Vessel (RWV); 5 Studies Done on Models; 6 The Yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a Model; 6.1 Spaceflight Induced Effects on S. cerevisiae; 6.1.1 Effect of Spaceflight on Chronological Lifespan of Yeast; 6.1.2 Budding Pattern of S. cerevisiae on Solid Medium; 6.1.3 Reduced Relative Colony Growth Rate and Invasive Growth.
• 6.1.4 Effect of Spaceflight Environment on the Cell Wall of S. cerevisiae6.1.5 Increased Phosphate Uptake in Yeast During Spaceflight; 6.1.6 Stress Response of S. cerevisiae to Microgravity Condition in Spaceflight; 6.1.7 Oxidative Stress Response in Spaceflight; 6.1.8 Metabolic and Genomic Pathways Affected During Spaceflight; 6.2 Low Shear Modeled Microgravity (LSMMG) Effect on S. cerevisiae: Studies Done by Using Simulated Microgravity Device (Rotating Wall Vessel); 6.2.1 Growth Rate, Viability and Growth Kinetics; 6.2.2 Random Budding Pattern in Liquid Medium; 6.2.3 Cell Clumping.
• 6.2.4 Change in Gene Expression in Response to Microgravity7 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 3 Yeasts and Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 History of Yeast in Fermentation; 3 Yeast: Morphology, Physiology and Metabolism; 4 Traditional Fermented Foods; 5 Role of Fermentation; 6 Yeasts in Traditional Fermentations; 6.1 Yeasts in Traditional Milk Based Fermented Products; 6.2 Yeast in Traditional Fermented Cereals; 6.3 Yeasts in Alcoholic Fermentation; 6.4 Yeasts in Fermentation of Traditional Fermented Meats.