Main conclusion Besides being an important model to study desiccation tolerance, the
induction of desiccation tolerance in germinated seeds may also play an ecological role in …

Yeast is widely used for industrial production of various types of products, such as ethanol
and enzymes. However, its fermentation efficiency is strongly reduced by harmful …

Background Diverse organisms across taxa are desiccation tolerant, capable of surviving
extreme water loss. Remarkably, desiccation tolerant organisms can survive years without …

Abstract Background Lichens, encompassing 20,000 known species, are symbioses
between specialized fungi (mycobionts), mostly ascomycetes, and unicellular green algae or …

Diverse organisms capable of surviving desiccation, termed anhydrobiotes, include species
from bacteria, yeast, plants, and invertebrates. However, most organisms are sensitive to …

A methionine-restricted diet robustly improves healthspan in key model organisms. For
example, methionine restriction reduces age-related pathologies and extends lifespan up to …

Massive water loss is a serious challenge for terrestrial animals, which usually has fatal
consequences. However, some organisms have developed means to survive this stress by …

The widespread production of fermented food and beverages has resulted in the
domestication of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeasts specifically adapted to beer production …

Trehalose is a stable disaccharide commonly found in nature, from bacteria to fungi and
plants. For the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, claims that trehalose is a stress …

Yeast cells are well adapted to interfacial habitats, such as the surfaces of soil or plants,
where they can resist frequent fluctuations between wet and dry conditions. Saccharomyces …