Biodiversity and Ecophysiology of Yeasts (The Yeast Handbook) (The Yeast Handbook)

In the last few decades more and more yeast habitats have been explored, spanning cold climates to tropical regions and dry deserts to rainforests. As a result, a large body of ecological data has been accumulated and the number of known yeast species has increased rapidly. This book provides an overview of the biodiversity of yeasts in different habitats. Recent advances achieved by the application of molecular biological methods in the field of yeast taxonomy and ecology are also incorporated in the book. Wherever possible, the interaction between yeasts and the surrounding environment is discussed. Drawing Upon The Expertise Of Leading Yeast Researchers, This Book Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Ecology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology And Genomics Of The Diverse Range Of Yeast Species Associated With The Production Of Foods And Beverages.--jacket. The Commercial And Community Significance Of Yeasts In Food And Beverage Production -- Taxonomic And Ecological Diversity Of Food And Beverage Yeasts -- Molecular Methods To Identify And Characterize Yeasts In Foods And Beverages -- Yeast Ecological Interactions. Yeast'yeast, Yeast'bacteria, Yeast'fungi Interactions And Yeasts As Biocontrol Agents -- Physiological And Molecular Responses Of Yeasts To The Environment -- Molecular Mechanisms Involved In The Adaptive Evolution Of Industrial Yeasts -- Principles And Applications Of Genomics And Proteomics In The Analysis Of Industrial Yeast Strains -- Carbohydrate Metabolism -- Yeasts As Biocatalysts -- Production Of Antioxidants, Aromas, Colours, Flavours, And Vitamins By Yeasts -- Food And Beverage Spoilage Yeasts -- The Public Health And Probiotic Significance Of Yeasts In Foods And Beverages -- The Development Of Superior Yeast Strains For The Food And Beverage Industries: Challenges, Opportunities And Potential Benefits. Amparo Querol, Graham Fleet, (editions.). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. In the last few decades more and more yeast habitats that were not investigated earlier, spanning cold climates to tropical regions and dry deserts to rainforests, have been explored. As a result, a large body of ecological data has been accumulated and the number of known yeast species has increased rapidly. This book provides an overview of the biodiversity of yeasts in different habitats. The recent advances achieved by the application of molecular biological methods in the field of yeast taxonomy and ecology are also incorporated in the book. Wherever possible, the interaction between yeasts and the surrounding environment is discussed.