Induction and characterization of morphologic mutants in a natural Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain

2007 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Barberio ◽  
Lucia Bianchi ◽  
Francesca Pinzauti ◽  
Tiziana Lodi ◽  
Iliana Ferrero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Cell Shape ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Rich Medium ◽  
Uv Mutagenesis ◽  
Pseudohyphal Growth ◽  
Flocculation Ability ◽  
Mitochondrial Dna Replication ◽  
Ecological Behaviour

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a good model with which to study the effects of morphologic differentiation on the ecological behaviour of fungi. In this work, 33 morphologic mutants of a natural strain of S. cerevisiae, obtained with UV mutagenesis, were selected for their streak shape and cell shape on rich medium. Two of them, showing both high sporulation proficiency and constitutive pseudohyphal growth, were analysed from a genetic and physiologic point of view. Each mutant carries a recessive monogenic mutation, and the two mutations reside in unlinked genes. Flocculation ability and responsiveness to different stimuli distinguished the two mutants. Growth at 37 °C affected the cell but not the colony morphology, suggesting that these two phenotypes are regulated differently. The effect of ethidium bromide, which affects mitochondrial DNA replication, suggested a possible “retrograde action” of mitochondria in pseudohyphal growth.

scholarly journals The Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutation elm4-1 facilitates pseudohyphal differentiation and interacts with a deficiency in phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthase activity to cause constitutive pseudohyphal growth.

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 4671-4681 ◽  
Author(s):  
M J Blacketer ◽  
P Madaule ◽  
A M Myers
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Cell Elongation ◽  
Cell Shape ◽  
Nitrogen Limitation ◽  
Single Gene ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Rich Medium ◽  
Pseudohyphal Growth ◽  
Gene Coding ◽  
Pseudohyphal Differentiation

Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutant E124 was selected in a visual screen based on elongated cell shape. Genetic analysis showed that E124 contains two separate mutations, pps1-1 and elm4-1, each causing a distinct phenotype inherited as a single-gene trait. In rich medium, pps1-1 by itself causes increased doubling time but does not affect cell shape, whereas elm4-1 results in a moderate cell elongation phenotype but does not affect growth rate. Reconstructed elm4-1 pps1-1 double mutants display a synthetic phenotype in rich medium including extreme cell elongation and delayed cell separation, both characteristics of pseudohyphal differentiation. The elm4-1 mutation was shown to act as a dominant factor that potentiates pseudohyphal differentiation in response to general nitrogen starvation in a genetic background in which pseudohyphal growth normally does not occur. Thus, elm4-1 allows recognition of, or response to, a pseudohyphal differentiation signal that results from nitrogen limitation. PPS1 was isolated and shown to be a previously undescribed gene coding for a protein similar in amino acid sequence to phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthase, a rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of nucleotides, histidine, and tryptophan. Thus, the pps1-1 mutation may generate a nitrogen limitation signal, which when coupled with elm4-1 results in pseudohyphal growth even in rich medium.

The Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutation elm4-1 facilitates pseudohyphal differentiation and interacts with a deficiency in phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthase activity to cause constitutive pseudohyphal growth

1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 4671-4681
Author(s):  
M J Blacketer ◽  
P Madaule ◽  
A M Myers
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Cell Elongation ◽  
Cell Shape ◽  
Nitrogen Limitation ◽  
Single Gene ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Rich Medium ◽  
Pseudohyphal Growth ◽  
Gene Coding ◽  
Pseudohyphal Differentiation

Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutant E124 was selected in a visual screen based on elongated cell shape. Genetic analysis showed that E124 contains two separate mutations, pps1-1 and elm4-1, each causing a distinct phenotype inherited as a single-gene trait. In rich medium, pps1-1 by itself causes increased doubling time but does not affect cell shape, whereas elm4-1 results in a moderate cell elongation phenotype but does not affect growth rate. Reconstructed elm4-1 pps1-1 double mutants display a synthetic phenotype in rich medium including extreme cell elongation and delayed cell separation, both characteristics of pseudohyphal differentiation. The elm4-1 mutation was shown to act as a dominant factor that potentiates pseudohyphal differentiation in response to general nitrogen starvation in a genetic background in which pseudohyphal growth normally does not occur. Thus, elm4-1 allows recognition of, or response to, a pseudohyphal differentiation signal that results from nitrogen limitation. PPS1 was isolated and shown to be a previously undescribed gene coding for a protein similar in amino acid sequence to phosphoribosylpyrophosphate synthase, a rate-limiting enzyme in the biosynthesis of nucleotides, histidine, and tryptophan. Thus, the pps1-1 mutation may generate a nitrogen limitation signal, which when coupled with elm4-1 results in pseudohyphal growth even in rich medium.

Automatic Counting of Intra-Cellular Ribonucleo-Protein Aggregates in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Using a Textural Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-179
Author(s):  
Ambroise Marin ◽  
Emmanuel Denimal ◽  
Lucie Bertheau ◽  
Stéphane Guyot ◽  
Ludovic Journaux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Protein Aggregates ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Zernike Moment ◽  
Two Photon ◽  
Haralick Features ◽  
Green Fluorescent ◽  
Two Photon Fluorescence

AbstractIn the context of microbiology, recent studies show the importance of ribonucleo-protein aggregates (RNPs) for the understanding of mechanisms involved in cell responses to specific environmental conditions. The assembly and disassembly of aggregates is a dynamic process, the characterization of the stage of their evolution can be performed by the evaluation of their number. The aim of this study is to propose a method to automatically determine the count of RNPs. We show that the determination of a precise count is an issue by itself and hence, we propose three textural approaches: a classical point of view using Haralick features, a frequency point of view with generalized Fourier descriptors, and a structural point of view with Zernike moment descriptors (ZMD). These parameters are then used as inputs for a supervised classification in order to determine the most relevant. An experiment using a specific Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain presenting a fusion between a protein found in RNPs (PAB1) and the green fluorescent protein was performed to benchmark this approach. The fluorescence was observed with two-photon fluorescence microscopy. Results show that the textural approach, by mixing ZMD with Haralick features, allows for the characterization of the number of RNPs.

Isolation and Characterization of Barosensitive Mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Obtained by UV Mutagenesis

2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. M509-M514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Shigematsu ◽  
Yusuke Nasuhara ◽  
Gen Nagai ◽  
Kazuki Nomura ◽  
Kenta Ikarashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Uv Mutagenesis ◽  
Isolation And Characterization

Characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae natural populations for pseudohyphal growth and colony morphology

2005 ◽  
Vol 156 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico Casalone ◽  
Claudia Barberio ◽  
Lorenzo Cappellini ◽  
Mario Polsinelli
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Colony Morphology ◽  
Pseudohyphal Growth

Covalent Grafting of Organoalkoxysilanes on Silica Surfaces in Water-Rich Medium as Evidenced by 29Si NMR

2007 ◽  
Vol 1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Bonhomme ◽  
Sophie De Monredon ◽  
François Ribot ◽  
Florence Babonneau
Keyword(s):  
Silica Surface ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
29Si Nmr ◽  
Rich Medium ◽  
Spectroscopy Analysis ◽  
Huge Amount ◽  
Silica Surfaces ◽  
Covalent Grafting

ABSTRACTDespite the huge amount of experimental investigations dedicated to the grafting of organoalkoxysilanes on silica, the characterization of covalent linkages remains a difficult task from a spectroscopic point of view. In most cases, the formation of a covalent link is taken for granted and not discussed. 29Si NMR, IR or UV spectroscopies are commonly used to study the modification of silica surface. Herein we report an unambiguous method to evidence the formation of covalent links. It is based on NMR spectroscopy analysis coupled with a rigorous synthetic grafting protocol.

Characterization of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Pseudohyphal Growth

1993 ◽  
pp. 83-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos J. Gimeno ◽  
Per O. Ljungdahl ◽  
Cora A. Styles ◽  
Gerald R. Fink
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Pseudohyphal Growth

Characterization of a Motile Cellular Domain Arising During the Amoebo-Flagellate Transformation of Physarum Polycephalum

1980 ◽  
Vol 38 ◽  
pp. 552-553
Author(s):  
K.I. Pagh ◽  
M.R. Adelman
Keyword(s):  
Cell Shape ◽  
Physarum Polycephalum ◽  
Slime Mold ◽  
Live Cells ◽  
Cellular Domain

Unicellular amoebae of the slime mold Physarum polycephalum undergo marked changes in cell shape and motility during their conversion into flagellate swimming cells (l). To understand the processes underlying motile activities expressed during the amoebo-flagellate transformation, we have undertaken detailed investigations of the organization, formation and functions of subcellular structures or domains of the cell which are hypothesized to play a role in movement. One focus of our studies is on a structure, termed the “ridge” which appears as a flattened extension of the periphery along the length of transforming cells (Fig. 1). Observations of live cells using Nomarski optics reveal two types of movement in this region:propagation of undulations along the length of the ridge and formation and retraction of filopodial projections from its edge. The differing activities appear to be associated with two characteristic morphologies, illustrated in Fig. 1.

Taxonomic characterization and identification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for brandy production from pineapple

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-482
Author(s):  
Hoang Thi Le Thuong ◽  
Nguyen Quang Hao ◽  
Tran Thi Thuy
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Yeast Strains ◽  
Biological Studies ◽  
Taxonomic Characterization

Eight yeast strains (denoted as D1 to D8) were isolated from samples of natural fermented pineapple. Strain D8 showed highest alcoholic production at low pH and special aroma of pineapple has been chosen for further study. Taxonomic characterization of strain D8 using morphological, biochemical and molecular biological studies confirmed that strain D8  belong to Saccharomycetaceae family, Saccharomycetales order and Saccharomyces cerevisiae species. Therefore, we named this strain as Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for further study on Brandy production from pineapple. Citation: Hoang Thi Le Thuong, Nguyen Quang Hao, Tran Thi Thuy, 2017. Taxonomic characterization and identification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for brandy production from pineapple. Tap chi Sinh hoc, 39(4): 474- 482. DOI: 10.15625/0866-7160/v39n4.10864.*Corresponding author: [email protected] Received 5 December 2016, accepted 12 August 2017

The Analyses of Learning Strategies in English as a Second Language: Theoretical Classification and Measurement Test

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Asti Gumartifa ◽  
◽  
Indah Windra Dwie Agustiani
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
English Learners ◽  
English Language ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
The Impact

Gaining English language learning effectively has been discussed all years long. Similarly, Learners have various troubles outcomes in the learning process. Creating a joyful and comfortable situation must be considered by learners. Thus, the implementation of effective learning strategies is certainly necessary for English learners. This descriptive study has two purposes: first, to introduce the classification and characterization of learning strategies such as; memory, cognitive, metacognitive, compensation, social, and affective strategies that are used by learners in the classroom and second, it provides some questionnaires item based on Strategy of Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) version 5.0 that can be used to examine the frequency of students’ learning strategies in the learning process. The summary of this study explains and discusses the researchers’ point of view on the impact of learning outcomes by learning strategies used. Finally, utilizing appropriate learning strategies are certainly beneficial for both teachers and learners to achieve the learning target effectively.

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