Reflections on the classification of yeasts for different endusers in biotechnology, ecology, and medicine Authors Ann Vaughan-Martini Dipartimento di Biologia Vegetale e Biotecnologie Agroambientali, Università di Perugia, Sez. Microbiologia Applicata e Collezione dei Lieviti Industriali DBVPG, Perugia, Italy Keywords: yeast identification, identification, yeast biotechnology, conventional and molecular taxonomy Abstract The approach to yeast identification has significantly changed in just a few decades due to the rapid increase in basic biological knowledge, increased interest in the practical applications and biodiversity of this important microbial group, and enormous technological advances. While some conventional methods can still be validly applied, many molecular techniques have been developed that allow for strain classification on all taxonomic levels. A critical evaluation of the actual scope of each identification procedure will in the end determine the most appropriate use of the many protocols now available. Nonetheless, the oldest tool of microbiology, the microscope, is still a fundamental accessory for studies involving yeast biology, biodiversity and taxonomy. Downloads PDF Published 2010-03-08 Issue Vol. 6 No. 3 (2003) Section Review Articles License Submission of a manuscript to International Microbiology implies: that the work described has not been published before, including publication in the World Wide Web (except in the form of an Abstract or as part of a published lecture, review, or thesis); that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere; that all the coauthors have agreed to its publication. The corresponding author signs for and accepts responsability for releasing this material and will act on behalf of any and all coauthors regarding the editorial review and publication process.If an article is accepted for publication in International Microbiology, the authors (or other copyright holder) must transfer to the journal the right–not exclusive–to reproduce and distribute the article including reprints, translations, photographic reproductions, microform, electronic form (offline, online) or any other reproductions of similar nature. Nevertheless, all article in International Microbiology will be available on the Internet to any reader at no cost. The journal allows users to freely download, copy, print, distribute, search, and link to the full text of any article, provided the authorship and source of the published article is cited. The copyright owner's consent does not include copying for new works, or resale. In these cases, the specific written permission of International Microbiology must first be obtained.Authors are requested to create a link to the published article on the journal's website. The link must be accompanied by the following text: "The original publication is available on LINK at <http://www.im.microbios.org>. Please use the appropiate URL for the article in LINK. Articles disseminated via LINK are indexed, abstracted, and referenced by many abstracting and information services, bibliographic networks, subscription agencies, library networks, and consortia.
