<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><italic>Metschnikowia</italic> spp. are extensively studied “non-conventional” yeasts. Strains belonging to these genera are considered as non-pathogenic and safe. The unique properties of <italic>Metschnikowia</italic> 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 <italic>Metschnikowia</italic> spp., with special attention to <italic>M. pulcherrima</italic>. 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. <italic>Metschnikowia pulcherrima</italic>– biochemical activity and application potential. 7. Summary</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

Non-conventional yeast <italic>Metschnikowia pulcherrima</italic> and its application in biotechnology

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<trans-abstract xml:lang="pl" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">1. Wstęp. 2. Taksonomia. 3. Ekologia. 4. Morfologia i fizjologia. 5. Cykl paraseksualny. 6. <italic>Metschnikowia pulcherrima</italic>– aktywność biochemiczna oraz potencjał aplikacyjny. 7. Podsumowanie</trans-abstract>

1. Wstęp. 2. Taksonomia. 3. Ekologia. 4. Morfologia i fizjologia. 5. Cykl paraseksualny. 6. Metschnikowia pulcherrima– aktywność biochemiczna oraz potencjał aplikacyjny. 7. Podsumowanie

Metschnikowia spp. are extensively studied “non-conventional” yeasts. Strains belonging to these genera are considered as non-pathogenic and safe. The unique...

Non-conventional yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima and its application in biotechnology

Publicado en línea: 22 may 2019

Páginas: 405 - 415

Recibido: 01 mar 2017

Aceptado: 01 may 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/PM-2017.56.4.405

2017 @ Author., Published by Sciendo

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