Yeasts occur in all environments and have been described as potent antagonists of various
plant pathogens. Due to their antagonistic ability, undemanding cultivation requirements …

Probiotics are vital and beneficial organisms which offers the health benefits to the host
organisms. The fungal probiotic field is one of the developing fields nowadays. Yeast has an …

Yarrowia lipolytica, an oleagineous species of yeast, is a carrier of various important
nutrients. The biomass of this yeast is an extensive source of protein, exogenous amino …

Killer toxins are proteins that are often glycosylated and bind to specific receptors on the
surface of their target microorganism, which is then killed through a target-specific mode of …

The fundamental feature of “active honeys” is the presence and concentration of
antibacterial compounds. Currently identified compounds and factors have been described …

Nowadays it is widely accepted that non-Saccharomyces yeasts, which prevail during the
early stages of alcoholic fermentation, contribute significantly to the character and quality of …

Grey and blue mould diseases are among the most important diseases of grapes worldwide.
They are causing extensive decay in postharvest grapes. Chemical fungicides remain the …

Worldwide the interest for biological control of food spoilage microorganisms has
significantly increased over the last decade. Wine makes no exception to this trend, as …

Evolutionary history and early association with anthropogenic environments have made
Saccharomyces cerevisiae the quintessential wine yeast. This species typically dominates …

Candidalysin is the first cytolytic peptide toxin identified in any human fungal pathogen.
Candidalysin is secreted by Candida albicans and is critical for driving infection and host …