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152. Wild Yeasts Selection for High-Quality Patagonian Wines
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del Mónaco, Silvana María, Curilén, Yolanda Leticia, Bravo, Sebastián Mario Ezequiel, Simes, Adriana Beatriz, Carreño, Viviana Andrea, Maturano, Ramona del Carmen, Caballero, Adriana Catalina, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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153. Bioprospecting for Bioactive Actinomycetes from Patagonia
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Gurovic, María Soledad Vela, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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154. Molecular Ecology of Class 1 Integrons in Patagonia as Model System for Understanding the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance Isolates Around the World
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Álvarez, Verónica Elizabeth, Quiroga, María Paula, Castro, Gabriel Alejandro, Cassini, Marcelo Hernán, Centrón, Daniela, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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155. Indigenous Lactic Acid Bacteria Communities Associated with Spontaneous Malolactic Fermentations in Patagonian Wines: Basic and Applied Aspects
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La Hens, Danay Valdés, Bravo-Ferrada, Bárbara M., Brizuela, Natalia S., Tymczyszyn, Elizabeth E., Hollmann, Axel, Delfederico, Lucrecia, Semorile, Liliana, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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156. Extremophilic Patagonian Microorganisms Working in Biomining
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Chiacchiarini, Patricia, Lavalle, Laura, Urbieta, María Sofía, Ulloa, Ricardo, Donati, Edgardo, Giaveno, Alejandra, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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157. Introducing Patagonia: An Approach from Geo-History
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Coronato, Fernando, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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158. Microbiological and Biochemical Indicators for Assessing Soil Quality in Drylands from Patagonia
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Marcos, Magalí S., Olivera, Nelda Lila, Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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159. Hydrocarbon Remediation by Patagonian Microbial Consortia
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Nievas, Marina L., Polifroni, Rosana, del Brio, Federico, Sepúlveda, Marcela A., Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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160. Molecular Biological Tools for the Assessment of Hydrocarbon-Degrading Potential in Coastal Environments
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Lozada, Mariana, Dionisi, Hebe M., Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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161. Indigenous PAH-Degrading Bacteria in Oil-Polluted Marine Sediments from Patagonia: Diversity and Biotechnological Properties
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Isaac, Paula, Bourguignon, Natalia, Maizel, Daniela, Ferrero, Marcela A., Olivera, Nelda Lila, editor, Libkind, Diego, editor, and Donati, Edgardo, editor
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- 2016
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162. Genomic and ecological factors shaping specialism and generalism across an entire subphylum.
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Opulente DA, Leavitt LaBella A, Harrison MC, Wolters JF, Liu C, Li Y, Kominek J, Steenwyk JL, Stoneman HR, VanDenAvond J, Miller CR, Langdon QK, Silva M, Gonçalves C, Ubbelohde EJ, Li Y, Buh KV, Jarzyna M, Haase MAB, Rosa CA, Čadež N, Libkind D, DeVirgilio JH, Beth Hulfachor A, Kurtzman CP, Sampaio JP, Gonçalves P, Zhou X, Shen XX, Groenewald M, Rokas A, and Hittinger CT
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Organisms exhibit extensive variation in ecological niche breadth, from very narrow (specialists) to very broad (generalists). Paradigms proposed to explain this variation either invoke trade-offs between performance efficiency and breadth or underlying intrinsic or extrinsic factors. We assembled genomic (1,154 yeast strains from 1,049 species), metabolic (quantitative measures of growth of 843 species in 24 conditions), and ecological (environmental ontology of 1,088 species) data from nearly all known species of the ancient fungal subphylum Saccharomycotina to examine niche breadth evolution. We found large interspecific differences in carbon breadth stem from intrinsic differences in genes encoding specific metabolic pathways but no evidence of trade-offs and a limited role of extrinsic ecological factors. These comprehensive data argue that intrinsic factors driving microbial niche breadth variation., Competing Interests: Competing interests: JLS is a scientific adviser for WittGen Biotechnologies and an adviser for ForensisGroup, Inc. AR is a scientific consultant for LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. The other authors declare no other competing interests.
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- 2023
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163. [Microbial contaminants in bottled craft beer of Andean Patagonia, Argentina].
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Latorre M, Bruzone MC, de Garcia V, and Libkind D
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- Argentina, Bacteria, Fermentation, Beer analysis, Yeasts
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The brewing activity in Andean Patagonia plays a very important role in the region's economy, being microbial contamination one of the main problems in terms of quality. The presence of contaminant bacteria and wild yeasts in beer generate microbiological, physical and chemical changes that impact on its sensory attributes. However, few breweries establish criteria and policies to guarantee the quality of their products in a microbiological sense. The purpose of this work was to study for the first time the incidence of microbial contaminants in bottled craft beers from Andean Patagonia, identify the main microorganisms involved and establish relationships between contamination and the physicochemical variables of beer. We analyzed 75 beers from 37 breweries from 12 different Patagonian cities. Our results showed that 69.3% of the analyzed beer exhibited contaminant microorganism growth. Bacteria Levilactobacillus brevis and wild yeasts of Saccharomyces were the main microorganisms responsible for these contaminations. In addition, we found that microbial contamination had an impact on beer sensory profile and also that pH was correlated with the presence of lactic acid bacteria in beer, being an indicator of contamination for these bacteria. In conclusion, we observed that 8 out of 10 breweries studied showed contamination problems, highlighting the need to design prevention and control strategies in microbreweries., (Copyright © 2022 Asociación Argentina de Microbiología. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2023
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164. [Non-conventional yeasts as tools for innovation and differentiation in brewing].
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Burini JA, Eizaguirre JI, Loviso C, and Libkind D
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- Fermentation, Flavoring Agents, Pichia, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Beer analysis, Yeasts
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Yeasts play a crucial role in brewing. During fermentation, besides ethanol and carbon dioxide, yeasts produce a considerable number of organic compounds, which are essential for beer flavor. In particular, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces pastorianus are traditionally used in the production of ale and lager beers, respectively. Nowadays, the continuous growth of the craft beer market motivates the production of differential and innovative beers; leading specialists and brewers focus on non-conventional yeasts as tools for new product development. In this work, we describe the potential application of non-conventional yeast species such as those of the genera Brettanomyces, Torulaspora, Lachancea, Wickerhamomyces, Pichia and Mrakia in the craft brewing industry, as well as non-traditional brewing yeasts of the Saccharomyces genus. Furthermore, the fermentation conditions of these non-conventional yeasts are discussed, along with their abilities to assimilate and metabolize diverse wort components providing differential characteristics to the final product. In summary, we present a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art of non-conventional yeasts, which is highly relevant for their application in the production of novel craft beers including flavored beers, non-alcoholic beers, low-calorie beers and functional beers., (Copyright © 2021 Asociación Argentina de Microbiología. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2021
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165. [Synthesis and regulation of flavor compounds derived from brewing yeast: fusel alcohols].
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Loviso CL and Libkind D
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- Alcohols analysis, Beer analysis, Fermentation, Alcohols metabolism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolism
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Among the main beer components, fusel alcohols are important because of their influence on the flavor of the final product, and therefore on its quality. During the production process, these compounds are generated by yeasts through the metabolism of amino acids. The yeasts, fermentation conditions and wort composition affect fusel alcohols profiles and their concentrations. In this review, we provide detailed information about the enzymes involved in fusel alcohols formation and their regulation. Moreover, we describe how the type of yeast used, the fermentation temperature and the composition of carbohydrates and nitrogen source in wort, among other fermentation parameters, affect the biosynthesis of these alcohols. Knowing how fusel alcohol levels vary during beer production provides a relevant tool for brewers to achieve the desired characteristics in the final product and at the same time highlights the aspects still unknown to science., (Copyright © 2018 Asociación Argentina de Microbiología. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2019
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166. [Synthesis and regulation of flavor compounds derived from brewing yeast: Esters].
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Loviso CL and Libkind D
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- Flavoring Agents, Esters metabolism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolism
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During brewing process yeast produce more than 500 chemical compounds that can negatively and positively impact beer at the organoleptic level. In recent years, and particularly thanks to the advancement of molecular biology and genomics, there has been considerable progress in our understanding about the molecular and cellular basis of the synthesis and regulation of many of these flavor compounds. This article focuses on esters, responsible for the floral and fruity beer flavor. Its formation depends on various enzymes and factors such as the concentration of wort nutrients, the amount of dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide, fermentation temperature and mainly the genetics of the yeast used. We provide information about how the esters originate and how is the impact of different fermentative parameters on the final concentrations of these compounds and the quality of the end product., (Copyright © 2018 The Authors. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)
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- 2018
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167. Isolation and Selection of New Astaxanthin-Producing Strains of Phaffia rhodozyma.
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Libkind D, Moliné M, and Colabella F
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- Basidiomycota genetics, Conjugation, Genetic, DNA, Ribosomal Spacer, Environment, Fermentation, Glucose metabolism, Phenotype, Spectrum Analysis, Starch chemistry, Starch metabolism, Xanthophylls biosynthesis, Xanthophylls chemistry, Xanthophylls isolation & purification, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Basidiomycota metabolism
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Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll pigment of high economic value for its use as a feeding component in aquaculture. Phaffia rhodozyma (Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous) is a basidiomycetous fungi able to synthesize astaxanthin as its major carotenoid, the only known yeast species bearing the capability to produce this type of carotenoid and the only tremellomycetes with biotechnological application. Recently, the habitat and intraspecific variability of this species have been found to be wider than previously expected, encouraging the search for new wild strains with potential biotechnological applications. Here we describe effective procedures for isolation of P. rhodozyma from environmental samples, accurate identification of the strains, analysis of their astaxanthin content, and proper conservation of the isolates.
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- 2018
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168. UV Sunscreens of Microbial Origin: Mycosporines and Mycosporine- like Aminoacids.
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Colabella F, Moline M, and Libkind D
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- Animals, Biosynthetic Pathways physiology, Humans, Patents as Topic, Ultraviolet Rays, Amino Acids metabolism, Bacteria metabolism, Protective Agents metabolism, Sunscreening Agents metabolism, Yeasts metabolism
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Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is harmful to living organisms, causing damage to macromolecules such as DNA, RNA, proteins and lipids. Depending on the wavelength, the injury could be direct or indirect through reactive oxygen intermediates, so it is desirable to find compounds that can reduce both. Many organic chemicals used in commercial sunscreen possess estrogenic activity in vivo. In this report we analyzed recent patents related to UV sunscreens of microbial origin, in particular mycosporines (MYC) and mycosporine-like aminoacids (MAA). Both are promising natural alternatives for both direct (UV-absorption) and indirect (antioxidant) protection, given they show strong photostability and absence of cytotoxicity. It becomes clear that although the search for natural photoprotective molecules is relatively recent, efforts have been invested mainly in marine environments, remaining still many potential photoprotective molecules to find in other type of habitats. Furthermore, unicellular microorganisms have several advantages for the production of metabolites of interest, since they improve the production costs due to its simplicity of culture and easy genetic manipulation. The knowledge of the biosynthesis pathway of MYC and MAA is essential to improve rationally their expression levels. Currently, only the MAA pathway in bacteria has been reported, remaining the MYC pathway unclear. Future perspectives include the heterologous expression of MYC and/or MAA in industrially friendly microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) in order to co-produce different UV-protective molecules and thus cover a broader UV spectrum and simplify the production process.
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- 2014
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169. Favored isolation and rapid identification of the astaxanthin-producing yeast Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous(Phaffia rhodozyma) from environmental samples.
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Tognetti C, Moliné M, van Broock M, and Libkind D
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- Aquaculture methods, Argentina, Culture Media chemistry, Spectrophotometry, Xanthophylls metabolism, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Basidiomycota metabolism, Environmental Microbiology, Mycology methods
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Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma) yeasts are biotechnologically exploited as a natural source of astaxanthin for aquaculture. Based on results of recent studies, it has become clear that this species possesses a greater genetic variability generating the necessity to uncover it and assess its potential for the astaxanthin industry. However, difficulties for the isolation of the X. dendrorhous hinder extensive environmental surveys which need to be carried out to better understand the habitat, distribution and genetic diversity of this species. We extensively searched for distinctive physiological traits of X. dendrorhours by testing phenotypic properties simultaneously with a panel of common sympatric fungi. As a result we obtained a new and innovative strategy for improving X. dendrorhous recovery rate and identification from environmental samples. This strategy involved the use of trehalose-based media, and a rapid X. dendrorhous identification method based on the simultaneous spectrophotometric detection of astaxanthin and UV-absorbing compounds (mycosporines). The proposed procedures proved effective in field trials conducted in natural environments of Patagonia (Argentina) and thus represent an important tool for the discovery of new astaxanthin-producing strains of X. dendrorhous useful for the aquaculture industry., (© 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.)
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- 2013
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170. Yeast communities associated with the bulk-soil, rhizosphere and ectomycorrhizosphere of a Nothofagus pumilio forest in northwestern Patagonia, Argentina.
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Mestre MC, Rosa CA, Safar SV, Libkind D, and Fontenla SB
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- Argentina, Cluster Analysis, Colony Count, Microbial, DNA, Fungal genetics, Glucose metabolism, Lignin metabolism, Magnoliopsida microbiology, Mycorrhizae genetics, Mycorrhizae growth & development, Mycorrhizae isolation & purification, Mycorrhizae metabolism, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Soil analysis, Yeasts genetics, Yeasts growth & development, Yeasts metabolism, Biodiversity, Rhizosphere, Soil Microbiology, Trees microbiology, Yeasts isolation & purification
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Soil microorganisms play an important role in soil quality and they interact closely with vegetation. Little is known about yeast diversity and function in forest soil ecosystems and their interactions with other biotic soil components, particularly in the mycorrhizosphere. We studied the diversity of yeasts inhabiting the bulk-soil, rhizosphere and ectomycorrhizosphere of a Nothofagus pumilio forest in Nahuel Huapi National Park (Bariloche, Argentina). Ectomycorrhizal infection was observed in all N. pumilio trees studied. A total of 126 yeast isolates were obtained, including 18 known and three possibly new species. Basidiomycetous yeasts were predominant in all soil fractions, and the most frequently isolated species was Cryptococcus podzolicus. Diversity indices and multivariate analyses were used to study and compare yeast communities in the bulk-soil, rhizosphere and ectomycorrhizosphere. Yeasts able to ferment glucose were found associated with the rhizosphere. Many of the recovered yeast species were associated with lignocelluloses compound degradation, which suggest that yeast plays an important role as a decomposer in these forest soils. Each soil fraction has a distinct yeast assemblage related to their physiologic capacities and soil nutrient availability., (© 2011 Federation of European Microbiological Societies. Published by Blackwell Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2011
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171. Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma) on stromata of Cyttaria hariotii in northwestern Patagonian Nothofagus forests.
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Libkind D, Tognetti C, Ruffini A, Sampaio JP, and Van Broock M
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- Argentina, Ascomycota growth & development, Basidiomycota genetics, Basidiomycota growth & development, Chile, DNA Fingerprinting, DNA, Fungal analysis, Ecosystem, Microbial Consortia, Species Specificity, Trees, Ascomycota isolation & purification, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Fagaceae microbiology
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The occurrence and distribution of Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous associated with Cyttaria hariotii parasitizing three Nothofagus species (N. dombeyi, N. antarctica and N. pumilio) in northwestern Patagonia (Argentina), as well as the factors that may affect this distribution were herein studied. Between 2000 and 2007, samples were obtained from 18 different locations. Based on physiological tests and morphological characteristics of sexual structures, 72 isolates were identified as X. dendrorhous. Representative strains were studied by MSP-PCR fingerprinting and sequence analysis of the ITS region. MSP-PCR fingerprints were similar for the newly isolated strains, and were also identical to the profiles of the strains previously found in this region. Patagonian strains appear to be a genetically uniform and distinct population, supporting the hypothesis that the association with different host species has determined genetically distinct X. dendrorhous populations worldwide. X. dendrorhous was recovered from N. dombeyi and N. antarctica. Approximately half the sampling sites and samples were positive for X. dendrorhous, but the isolation recovery rate was low. X. dendrorhous was absent in the early stages of ascostromata maturation, becoming more abundant in later stages. The present work represents a step forward in the understanding of the natural distribution and ecology of this biotechnologically relevant yeast.
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- 2011
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172. UVB photoprotective role of mycosporines in yeast: photostability and antioxidant activity of mycosporine-glutaminol-glucoside.
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Moliné M, Arbeloa EM, Flores MR, Libkind D, Farías ME, Bertolotti SG, Churio MS, and van Broock MR
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- Cryptococcus metabolism, Cyclohexanols chemistry, DNA Damage, Glucosides chemistry, Pyrimidine Dimers metabolism, Singlet Oxygen metabolism, Antioxidants metabolism, Cryptococcus radiation effects, Cyclohexanols metabolism, Glucosides metabolism, Ultraviolet Rays
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Several yeast species are able to synthesize and accumulate UV-radiation-absorbing mycosporine metabolites that are of unclear physiological function. In this work we analyzed the relationship between mycosporine-glutaminol glucoside (MGG) production, cell survival after UVB irradiation, and formation of cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs). We also assessed the photostability and singlet oxygen quenching activity of MGG. A set of nine isolates of the basidiomycetous yeast Cryptococcus steppossus cultured in both dark and light conditions was used for the studies. Survival of the UVB-irradiated isolates and MGG concentration had a linear relationship when the concentration was over 2.5 mg g(-1). CPD accumulation and MGG accumulation were inversely related. MGG in aqueous solution was photostable with a photodecomposition quantum yield of 1.16 × 10(-5). MGG quenching of singlet oxygen was also observed, and the rate constant for the process in D(2)O was 5.9 × 10(7) M(-1) s(-1). Our results support the idea that MGG plays an important role as a UVB photoprotective metabolite in yeasts by protecting against direct damage on DNA and probably against indirect damage by singlet oxygen quenching.
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- 2011
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173. Photoprotection by carotenoid pigments in the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa: the role of torularhodin.
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Moliné M, Flores MR, Libkind D, Diéguez Mdel C, Farías ME, and van Broock M
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- Carotenoids pharmacology, Cell Survival, DNA Damage, Diphenylamine pharmacology, Ergosterol pharmacology, Pyrimidine Dimers chemistry, Rhodotorula drug effects, Ultraviolet Rays, Carotenoids physiology, Rhodotorula radiation effects
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In this paper we report the relationship between carotenoids and ergosterol and cell UV-B resistance in different strains of the yeast Rhodotorula mucilaginosa. Cell survival was studied using a set of 13 strains; additionally, two mutants (a hyper-producing one and a colourless one) in combination with diphenylamine (DPA), a carotenogenesis inhibitor, were used. A positive correlation between total carotenoids and survival to UV-B radiation was found. However, when individual carotenoid concentrations were tested, only torularhodin was found to be significantly related to UV-B survival. On the contrary, ergosterol did not affect survival. The hyper-pigmented strain showed an enhanced survival (up to 250%) compared to the parental strain, while the survival of the albino mutant was similar to that experienced by the parental strain; however, observed changes in survival were dose dependent. The cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers (CPDs), one of the major forms of DNA damage caused by UV exposure, appears as unrelated to the accumulation of carotenoids and cell survival. These results indicate that bearing higher torularhodin concentrations enhances UV-B survival in yeasts and, thus, the accumulation of this pigment constitutes an important mechanism that improves the resistance of yeasts to UV-B.
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- 2010
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174. Photoprotective role of carotenoids in yeasts: Response to UV-B of pigmented and naturally-occurring albino strains.
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Moliné M, Libkind D, Diéguez Mdel C, and van Broock M
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- Basidiomycota growth & development, Basidiomycota metabolism, Cell Survival, Pigmentation, Basidiomycota radiation effects, Carotenoids biosynthesis, Ultraviolet Rays
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In this work, the photoprotective role of carotenoids in yeasts was analysed by contrasting the responses to UV-B of pigmented and naturally occurring albino strains of Sporobolomyces ruberrimus and Cystofilobasidium capitatum in different conditions. Albino and pigmented strains were confirmed to be conspecific by PCR fingerprinting and rDNA sequencing. Experimental exposure to UV-B conducted with both yeast species showed that the pigmented strains were more tolerant to UV-B than the albino strains and that the increment in carotenoid contents during the stationary growth phase enhance survivorship. These results indicated that carotenoid pigments afford UV-B protection in yeasts.
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- 2009
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175. Cystofilobasidium lacus-mascardii sp. nov., a basidiomycetous yeast species isolated from aquatic environments of the Patagonian Andes, and Cystofilobasidium macerans sp. nov., the sexual stage of Cryptococcus macerans.
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Libkind D, Gadanho M, van Broock M, and Sampaio JP
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- Argentina, Basidiomycota genetics, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Cryptococcus classification, Culture Media, DNA Fingerprinting methods, DNA, Fungal analysis, DNA, Ribosomal Spacer analysis, Molecular Sequence Data, Mycological Typing Techniques, Phenotype, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, RNA, Ribosomal, 5.8S genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Species Specificity, Basidiomycota classification, Basidiomycota physiology, Cryptococcus physiology, Fresh Water microbiology
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Here, we report on two novel sexual basidiomycetous red yeast species of the genus Cystofilobasidium. Cystofilobasidium lacus-mascardii sp. nov. is based on sexually compatible strains isolated from Lake Mascardi, an ultraoligotrophic lake in north-western Patagonia, Argentina. Following the discovery of the first isolate of this species, additional (sexually compatible) strains were isolated using a selective medium containing erythritol as the sole source of carbon. The second novel species corresponds to the sexual state of Cryptococcus macerans. In spite of accounts over the last 20 years of sexually compatible strains of this species, the complete life has never been observed. We provide evidence of a Cystofilobasidium-like basidial stage with teliospores and slender holobasidia, based on the study of self-fertile (homothallic) and self-sterile (heterothallic) isolates of Cryptococcus macerans. A revised molecular phylogeny of the genus Cystofilobasidium is presented and the most salient features of Cystofilobasidium lacus-mascardii sp. nov. (type strain CBS 10642(T) =PYCC 5819(T) =CRUB 1046(T)) and Cystofilobasidium macerans sp. nov. (type strain CBS 10757(T)) are discussed and compared with those of the remaining species in the genus. Information on additional Patagonian isolates belonging to the Cystofilobasidiales is also included in this report.
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- 2009
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176. Characterization of a novel South American population of the astaxanthin producing yeast Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous (Phaffia rhodozyma).
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Libkind D, Moliné M, de García V, Fontenla S, and van Broock M
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- Amylases isolation & purification, Argentina, Basidiomycota genetics, Culture Media, DNA Fingerprinting, DNA, Fungal, Fatty Acids, Unsaturated isolation & purification, Genotype, Mycological Typing Techniques, Species Specificity, Xanthophylls biosynthesis, Basidiomycota classification, Basidiomycota metabolism, Phenotype
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A novel population of the biotechnologically important yeast Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous, the sexual stage of Phaffia rhodozyma, has been recently isolated for the first time in the southern Hemisphere (Patagonia, Argentina). The aim of the present work was to phenotypically and genotypically characterize two representative strains of this new population, and assess such strains as a potential biotechnological source of astaxanthin, fatty acids and extracellular enzymes. Minor variations were found in physiological tests. PCR fingerprinting studies (MSP-PCR) showed the main differences between X. dendrorhous Patagonian and Type strains. Patagonian strains accumulated a xanthophyll-like pigment, which was identified as astaxanthin. These strains showed low fatty acids content (mainly polyunsaturated fatty acids) and, of a total of six extracellular enzymes tested, only produced amylase. Genetic differences between Patagonian and collection X. dendrorhous strains could be explained by geographic isolation and habitat specificity.
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- 2008
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177. Extracellular enzymatic activities of basidiomycetous yeasts isolated from glacial and subglacial waters of northwest Patagonia (Argentina).
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Brizzio S, Turchetti B, de García V, Libkind D, Buzzini P, and van Broock M
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- Argentina, Basidiomycota classification, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Biodiversity, Cold Temperature, Fresh Water microbiology, Basidiomycota enzymology, Ice Cover microbiology
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As part of a project aimed at the selection of cold-adapted yeasts expressing biotechnologically interesting features, the extracellular enzymatic activity (EEA) of basidiomycetous yeasts isolated from glacial and subglacial waters of northwest Patagonia (Argentina) was investigated. Ninety-one basidiomycetous yeasts (belonging to the genera Cryptococcus, Leucosporidiella, Dioszegia, Mrakia, Rhodotorula, Rhodosporidium, Sporobolomyces, Sporidiobolus, Cystofilobasidium, and Udeniomyces) were screened for extracellular amylolytic, proteolytic, lipolytic, esterasic, pectinolytic, chitinolytic, and cellulolytic activities. Over 15% of the strains exhibited three or more different EEAs at 4 degrees C and more than 63% had at least two EEAs at the same temperature. No chitinolytic or cellulolytic activities were detected at 4 and 20 degrees C. Cell-free supernatants exhibited significantly higher (P < 0.01) protease and lipase activities at < or = 10 degrees C, or even at 4 degrees C. In light of these findings, cold environments of Patagonia (Argentina) may be considered a potential source of cold-adapted yeasts producing industrially relevant cold-active enzymes.
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- 2007
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178. Yeast diversity in the extreme acidic environments of the Iberian Pyrite Belt.
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Gadanho M, Libkind D, and Sampaio JP
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- Colony Count, Microbial, Cryptococcus classification, Cryptococcus growth & development, Cryptococcus isolation & purification, DNA, Ribosomal genetics, Ecosystem, Hydrogen-Ion Concentration, Iron chemistry, Mining, Portugal, Spain, Sulfides chemistry, Yeasts growth & development, Yeasts isolation & purification, Biodiversity, DNA, Fungal genetics, Phylogeny, Water Microbiology, Yeasts classification
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In the Iberian Pyrite Belt (IPB), acid rock drainage gives rise to aquatic habitats with low pH and high concentrations of heavy metals, a situation that causes important environmental problems. We investigated the occurrence and diversity of yeasts in two localities of the IPB: São Domingos (Portugal) and Rio Tinto (Spain). Yeast isolation was performed on conventional culture media (MYP), acidified (pH 3) media (MYP3), and on media prepared with water from the study sites (MYPw). The main goal of the study was to determine the structure of the yeast community; a combination of molecular methods was used for accurate species identifications. Our results showed that the largest fraction of the yeast community was recovered on MYPw rather than on MYP and MYP3. Twenty-seven yeast species were detected, 48% of which might represent undescribed taxa. Among these, an undescribed species of the genus Cryptococcus required low pH for growth, a property that has not been observed before in yeasts. The communities of S. Domingos and R. Tinto showed a considerable resemblance, and eight yeast species were simultaneously found in both localities. Taking into consideration the physicochemical parameters studied, we propose a hierarchic organization of the yeast community in terms of high-, intermediate-, or low-stress conditions of the environment. According to this ranking, the acidophile yeast Cryptococcus sp. 5 is considered the most tolerant species, followed by Cryptococcus sp. 3 and Lecytophora sp. Species occurring in situations of intermediate environmental stress were Candida fluviatilis, Rhodosporidium toruloides, Williopsis californica, and three unidentified yeasts belonging to Rhodotorula and Cryptococcus.
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- 2006
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179. Mycosporines from freshwater yeasts: a trophic cul-de-sac?
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Pérez P, Libkind D, Diéguez Mdel C, Summerer M, Sonntag B, Sommaruga R, van Broock M, and Zagarese HE
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- Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Animals, Copepoda metabolism, Copepoda microbiology, Copepoda radiation effects, Cyclohexanols radiation effects, Fresh Water microbiology, Glucosides radiation effects, Paramecium metabolism, Paramecium microbiology, Paramecium radiation effects, Rhodotorula radiation effects, Ultraviolet Rays, Cyclohexanols metabolism, Glucosides metabolism, Rhodotorula chemistry, Rhodotorula metabolism
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Mycosporine-like amino-acids (MAAs) are found in aquatic bacteria, algae, and animals. A related compound, the mycosporine-glutaminol-glucoside (myc-glu-glu), has recently been reported in freshwater yeasts. Although animals depend on other organisms as their source of MAAs, they can efficiently accumulate them in their tissues. In this work we assessed the potential transfer of the yeast mycosporine myc-glu-glu from the diet into the copepod Boeckella antiqua and the ciliate Paramecium bursaria. For this purpose, we performed experiments to study the feeding of B. antiqua and P. bursaria on the yeast Rhodotorula minuta and their ability to bioaccumulate myc-glu-glu. Bioaccumulation of myc-glu-glu in B. antiqua was assessed through long-term factorial experiments manipulating the diet (Chlamydomonas reinhardii and C. reinhardii + yeasts) and radiation exposure (PAR and PAR + UVR). Shorter term experiments were designed in the case of P. bursaria. The composition and concentration of MAAs in the diet and in the consumers were determined by HPLC analyses. Our results showed that even though both consumers ingested yeast cells, they were unable to accumulate myc-glu-glu. Moreover, when exposed to conditions that stimulated the accumulation of photoprotective compounds (i.e. UVR exposure), an increase in MAAs concentration occurred in copepods fed C. reinhardii plus yeasts as well as in those fed only C. reinhardii. This suggests that the copepods were able to modify their tissue concentrations of MAAs in response to environmental clues but also that the contribution of yeast mycosporines to total MAAs concentration was negligible.
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- 2006
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180. Constitutive and UV-inducible synthesis of photoprotective compounds (carotenoids and mycosporines) by freshwater yeasts.
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Libkind D, Pérez P, Sommaruga R, Diéguez Mdel C, Ferraro M, Brizzio S, Zagarese H, and van Broock M
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- Fresh Water microbiology, Rhodotorula metabolism, Rhodotorula radiation effects, Ultraviolet Rays, Yeasts growth & development, Carotenoids biosynthesis, Radiation-Protective Agents metabolism, Yeasts metabolism, Yeasts radiation effects
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Twelve yeasts isolated from lakes of Northwestern Patagonia, Argentina, belonging to eight genera (Sporobolomyces, Sporidiobolus, Rhodotorula, Rhodosporidium, Cystofilobasidium, Cryptococcus, Torulaspora, and Candida) were analysed for their ability to produce photoprotective compounds. For this purpose, three laboratory experiments were performed to study the effect of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and PAR in combination with UV radiation (PAR + UVR) on the production of carotenoids and mycosporines. The synthesis of carotenoid compounds was clearly stimulated in six out of nine red yeast strains tested upon exposure to PAR or PAR + UVR; however, the latter conditions produced a stronger response than PAR alone. The increase in carotenoids in the red strains under PAR + UVR irradiation showed a negative exponential relationship with their basal carotenoid content, suggesting that cells with higher constitutive levels of carotenoids are less responsive to induction by PAR + UVR. Three red yeasts, Rhodotorula minuta, Rh. pinicola, and Rhodotorula sp., and the colourless Cryptococcus laurentii produced a UV-absorbing compound when exposed to PAR or PAR + UVR. This compound showed an absorption maximum at 309-310 nm and was identified as mycosporine-glutaminol-glucoside (myc-glu-glu). In these strains, exposure to PAR or PAR + UVR resulted in elevated concentrations of both carotenoids and myc-glu-glu. This is the first report on the production of mycosporines by yeasts. All strains that developed under PAR + UVR were able to synthesise carotenoids either constitutively or in response to PAR exposure, and a few of them also produced myc-glu-glu when exposed to PAR. Collectively, our results suggest that the presence of carotenoids, either alone or in combination with mycosporines, are required for sustaining growth under exposure to PAR + UVR in the freshwater yeast strains studied.
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- 2004
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181. Molecular characterization of carotenogenic yeasts from aquatic environments in Patagonia, Argentina.
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Libkind D, Brizzio S, Ruffini A, Gadanho M, van Broock M, and Paulo Sampaio J
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- Argentina, Basidiomycota classification, Basidiomycota growth & development, Basidiomycota isolation & purification, Basidiomycota metabolism, DNA Fingerprinting methods, DNA, Fungal isolation & purification, DNA, Ribosomal chemistry, Microsatellite Repeats genetics, Phylogeny, Polymerase Chain Reaction, RNA, Ribosomal genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Yeasts growth & development, Yeasts metabolism, Pigments, Biological biosynthesis, Water Microbiology, Yeasts classification, Yeasts isolation & purification
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Fifteen aquatic environments (lakes, lagoons and rivers) of glacial origin in the northern Andean Patagonia (Argentina) were surveyed for the occurrence of red yeasts. Subsurface water samples were filtered and used for colony counting and yeast isolation. A preliminary quantitative analysis indicated that total yeast counts ranged between 0 and 250 cells l(-1). A polyphasic approach including physiological and molecular methods was used for the identification of 64 carotenogenic yeast strains. The molecular characterisation of the isolates was based on the mini/microsatellite-primed PCR technique (MSP-PCR) employing the (GTG)5 and the M13 primers. Comparison of representative fingerprints of each group with those of the type strains of pigmented yeasts allowed the expeditious identification of 87.5% isolates. The sequence analysis of the D1/D2 domains of the 26S rDNA was employed to confirm identifications and in the characterization of the unidentified MSP-PCR groups. Teleomorphic yeast species were detected by performing sexual compatibility assays. The isolates corresponded to 6 genera and 15 yeast species, including four new yeast species of the genera Cryptococcus (1), Rhodotorula (1) and Sporobolomyces (2). Rhodotorula mucilaginosa was found in the majority of the samples and represented ca. 50% of the total number of isolates. However, this yeast was not detected in aquatic environments with very low anthropic influence. Other frequent yeast isolates were teleomorphic yeast species of Rhodosporidium babjevae, R. kratochvilovae and Sporidiobolus salmonicolor. This study represents the first report on red yeast occurrence and biodiversity in northwestern Patagonia.
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- 2003
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