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Yeast: Origin, Reproduction, Life Cycle and Growth Requirements | Industrial Microbiology

Vegetative reproduction by fission is characteristicIn this article we will discuss about the yeast:- 1. Origin of Yeast 2. Reproduction in Yeast 3. Life Cycles 4. Growth Requirements. Origin of Yeast: What is a yeast? The origin of the word in many languages relates primarily to its ability to ferment. The English "yeast" and the Dutch "gist" are derived from [...]

By Monika B|2023-10-10T06:59:49+00:00October 29, 2018|Yeasts|Comments Off

Biology Notes on Aflatoxins | Microbiology

The below mentioned article provides notes on alfatoxins. Mycotoxins are the toxic substances produced by fungi on food materials. These are 'secondary metabolites'. Some of these cause very severe effects on animal, plant and microbial systems. These include aflatoxins (Fig. 21.6) ochratoxins, sterigmatocystin, citrinin (Fig. 21.7) patulin, rubratoxin, zearalenone and trichothecens and are produced by the different species of Aspergillus, [...]

By Ashwathi P|2016-11-28T11:04:30+00:00November 28, 2016|Fungus|Comments Off