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Yeast Strain Improvement by Protoplast Fusion and Transformation

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Protoplasts 1983

Part of the book series: EXS 46: Experientia Supplementum ((EXS,volume 46))

Abstract

Yeasts are fungi that exist predominantly in the unicellular state. The study of yeasts has contributed much to our knowledge of cellular and molecular biology. In addition, these lower eukaryotes are an extremely important group of industrial micro-organisms. Of particular importance is the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is used in the baking, brewing and alcohol production industries. The breeding of industrial yeasts to meet both product and process requirements is currently an active area of research. The techniques available for yeast strain improvement include the traditional methods of sexual hybridization and mutagenesis, and the new procedures of protoplast fusion and transformation. This review is concerned with the nature and application of the new methods to the genetic manipulation of yeasts for strain improvement and the study of molecular and cellular biology.

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Morgan, A.J. (1983). Yeast Strain Improvement by Protoplast Fusion and Transformation. In: Potrykus, I., Harms, C.T., Hinnen, A., Hütter, R., King, P.J., Shillito, R.D. (eds) Protoplasts 1983. EXS 46: Experientia Supplementum, vol 46. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-6776-4_20

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