Sulfur dioxide resistance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: beyond SSU1

November 21, 2019

This article discusses the importance of understanding sulfite resistance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae due to its use in winemaking and the potential role of the transcription factor Com2. While the SSU1 gene and its activity have been correlated with sulfite tolerance, the work by Lage et al. (2019) indicates that Com2 might control a large percentage of the genes activated by SO2 and contribute to the yeast's protective response, offering new insights into the molecular factors influencing this oenological trait.

Functional analysis of lipid metabolism genes in wine yeasts during alcoholic fermentation at low temperature

October 29, 2014

This study confirms the importance of specific genes in growth and fermentation activity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae at low temperature.