Ethanol-independent biofilm formation by a flor wine yeast strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

TitleEthanol-independent biofilm formation by a flor wine yeast strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsZara, S, Gross, MK, Zara, G, Budroni, M, Bakalinsky, AT
JournalAppl Environ Microbiol
Volume76
Issue12
Pagination4089-91
Date Published2010 Jun
ISSN1098-5336
KeywordsAcetates, Acetic Acid, Biofilms, Ethanol, Glycerol, Lactic Acid, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Succinic Acid, Wine
Abstract

Flor strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae form a biofilm on the surface of wine at the end of fermentation, when sugar is depleted and growth on ethanol becomes dependent on oxygen. Here, we report greater biofilm formation on glycerol and ethyl acetate and inconsistent formation on succinic, lactic, and acetic acids.

DOI10.1128/AEM.00111-10
Alternate JournalAppl. Environ. Microbiol.
PubMed ID20435772
PubMed Central IDPMC2893507