Insects are associated with multiple microbes that have been reported to influence various
aspects of their biology. Most studies in insects, including pest species, focus on the …

Insects interact with microorganisms in several situations, ranging from the accidental
interaction to locate attractive food or the acquisition of essential nutrients missing in the …

Ecology Letters (2010) 13: 223–234 Abstract Endosymbiosis is a pervasive, powerful force
in arthropod evolution. In the recent literature, bacterial symbionts of insects have been …

Many species of yeast are integral to human society. They produce many of our foods,
beverages and industrial chemicals, challenge us as pathogens, and provide models for the …

In the beverage fermentation industry, especially at the craft or micro level, there is a
movement to incorporate as many local ingredients as possible to both capture terroir and …

Multigene phylogenies have been instrumental in revising the classification of ascosporic
(teleomorph) yeasts in a natural system based on lines of descent. Although many …

Torulaspora delbrueckii has attracted interest in recent years, especially due to its
biotechnological potential, arising from its flavor-and aroma-enhancing properties when …

Hanseniaspora uvarum is one of the most abundant yeast species found on grapes and in
grape must, at least before the onset of alcoholic fermentation (AF) which is usually …

Tenebrio molitor L., also known as the mealworm, is a polyphagous insect pest that infests
various stored grains worldwide. Both the adult and larval stages can cause significant …

The yeast Torulaspora delbrueckii is associated with several human activities including
oenology, bakery, distillery, dairy industry, etc. In addition to its biotechnological …