4 We characterize the diversity of nectar-living yeasts of a tropical host plant community at 5 different hierarchical sampling levels, measure the associations between yeasts and 6 nectariferous plants, and measure the effect of yeasts on nectar traits. Using a series of 7 hierarchically nested sampling units, we extracted nectar from an assemblage of host plants 8 that were representative of ...

The sensitivities of Sabouraud dextrose agar and modified Pagano-Levin agar for the primary isolation of yeasts and the recovery of multiple yeast species from single clinical samples were compared by using oral-rinse samples. Although there was a highly significant positive correlation between the numbers of yeasts recovered from both media, modified Pagano-Levin agar was far superior in detec...

In order to discern sake yeast, shochu yeast, and wine yeast, a specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was investigated. PCR products between shochu yeast strains and sake yeast weredistinguished by using a primer designed with an open reading frame of FLO5. Wine yeasts and most of other yeasts were distinguished by a primer designed with an open reading frame of YHR213W.However, PCR products...

gingivitis is an inflammatory destructive disease mainly caused by microbial plaques. gram-positive and gram-negative bacilli or cocci have been isolated from dental plaque and gingivitis. this study was going to isolate and characterize the pathogenic bacteria from gingival of 100 patients with oral gingivitis. enriched and specific media used for isolation of bacteria. identification of isola...

Sake yeasts (strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae) produce high concentrations of ethanol in sake fermentation. To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying this brewing property, we compared gene expression of sake and laboratory yeasts in sake mash. DNA microarray and reporter gene analyses revealed defects of sake yeasts in environmental stress responses mediated by transcription factor...

A mycological medium was developed for primary isolation and culture of lipophilic yeasts. It was initially based on published information of nutrients and trace components that would promote the growth of these yeasts. It was subsequently modified and adjusted to specifically promote the growth of lipophilic yeasts and simultaneously avoid the luxurious growth of other fungi and bacteria. With...

Nitrogen sources in the must are important for yeast metabolism, growth, and performance, and wine volatile compounds profile. Yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN) deficiencies in grape must are one of the main causes of stuck and sluggish fermentation. The nitrogen requirement of Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolism has been described in detail. However, the YAN preferences of non-Saccharomyces yea...

Genital yeast infection was studied in 533 women seen in a department of venereology. Yeasts were recovered in culture from 138 patients (26% of the total). Candida albicans accounted for 112 (81%) of the isolates and Torulopsis glabrata for 22 (16%); other yeasts were uncommon. There was no evidence that the presence of yeasts was related to age. 32% of the women who were taking an oral contra...