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Functional genetics of industrial yeasts; of ancient skills and modern applications

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Yeasts have a longstanding history as domesticated and cultivated organisms. The brewing of beer and wine and the leavening of bread dough are well known ‘artisanal’ applications of yeast. These early examples of yeast biotechnology have clearly contributed to the acceptance of yeasts, both as biotechnological workhorses and as model systems for detailed understanding of eukaryotic molecular cell biology and genetics.

In recent years, new yeast species have proven their value and novel biotechnlogical applications have emerged. In this book, the multi-faceted genetic repertoire of several yeasts relevant to modern biotechnology is compiled, and their utilization in research and application is described in light of their genetic make up and physiological characteristics.

As a first of its kind, this book describes examples and details on research into and application of (molecular) genetics of yeasts as diverse as Saccaromyces, Kluyveromyces, Hansenula, Pichia, and Yarrowia. Scientific knowledge and innovel applications of e.g. biocontrol yeasts, and covers the whole range from classical genetics to modern functional genomics technology. As such, the book is aiming to serve a wide audience, ranging from the interested graduate student, via the experienced academic researcher to the industrial biotechnologist.

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  1. Han de Winde
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  1. Beyerinck Laboratory DSM Life Sciences, Bakery Ingredients Technology, PO Box 1, 2600 MA, Delft, The Netherlands

    Johannes H. de Winde

  2. Kluyver Laboratory for Biotechnology, Technical University of Delft, Julianalaan 67, 2628 BC, Delft, The Netherlands

    Johannes H. de Winde

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de Winde, H. (2003). Functional genetics of industrial yeasts; of ancient skills and modern applications. In: de Winde, J.H. (eds) Functional Genetics of Industrial Yeasts. Topics in Current Genetics, vol 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-37003-X_1

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