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Non-conventional yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima and its application in biotechnology Cover

Non-conventional yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima and its application in biotechnology

Open Access
|May 2019

Abstract

Metschnikowia spp. are extensively studied “non-conventional” yeasts. Strains belonging to these genera are considered as non-pathogenic and safe. The unique properties of Metschnikowia spp. allow us to look at these microorganisms as a promising subject for evolutionary genetics, taxonomy, ecology, as well as a natural biocontrol agent in biotechnology. This article provides a synthesis of the systematics, morphology, ecology and physiology of Metschnikowia spp., with special attention to M. pulcherrima. These yeasts are able to produce a number of important metabolites, including organic acids, aroma compounds, oil or pulcherrimic acid. In addition, this review discusses possible applications of these non-conventional yeasts in biotechnology.

1. Introduction. 2. Taxonomy. 3. Ecology. 4. Morphology and physiology. 5. Parasexual cycle. 6. Metschnikowia pulcherrima– biochemical activity and application potential. 7. Summary

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/PM-2017.56.4.405 | Journal eISSN: 2545-3149 | Journal ISSN: 0079-4252
Language: English, Polish
Page range: 405 - 415
Submitted on: Mar 1, 2017
Accepted on: May 1, 2017
Published on: May 22, 2019
Published by: Polish Society of Microbiologists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2019 Ewelina Pawlikowska, Dorota Kręgiel, published by Polish Society of Microbiologists
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