The osmotolerant and halotolerant food yeast Zygosaccharomyces rouxii is known for its
ability to grow and survive in the face of stress caused by high concentrations of non-ionic …

Fungal species display an extraordinarily diverse range of lifestyles. Nevertheless, the
survival of each species depends on its ability to sense and respond to changes in its …

C andida albicans biofilms are composed of highly adherent and densely arranged cells
with properties distinct from those of free‐floating (planktonic) cells. These biofilms are a …

In this study, yeast HOG1 homologue from the root endophyte Piriformospora indica
(PiHOG1) was isolated and functionally characterized. Functional expression of PiHOG1 in …

Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast and is responsible for candidiasis. It
readily colonizes host tissues and implant devices, and forms biofilms, which play an …

Over the past few years, it is observed an increased interest for oleaginous microorganisms
in the perspective to produce microbial oils of great commercial interest through the …

Biodiesel has gained a significant amount of attention over the past decade as an
environmentally friendly fuel that is capable of being utilized by a conventional diesel …

As part of the transition from a fossil resources-based economy to a bio-based economy, the
production of platform chemicals by microbial cell factories has gained strong interest. 2, 3 …

Cellular membranes separate cells from the environment and hence, from molecules
essential for their survival. To overcome this hurdle, cells developed specialized transport …

The production of synthetic glycerol from petrochemical feedstocks has been decreasing in
recent years. This is largely due to increasing supplies of crude glycerol derived as a co …