Diversity and Applications of Yeasts: Food, Plant and Human Health

Dear Colleagues,

Yeasts represent a highly diverse and ecologically significant group of unicellular fungi, distributed worldwide and inhabiting a wide range of ecosystems, including the aquatic environment, soil, plants, insects, animals, and more. Different environmental and anthropogenic factors influence the structure of yeast communities. Yeast genetics and metabolic activity, interactions with other microorganisms, and host associations contribute to diversity and shape the dynamics of the yeast population. Thousands of yeast species have been described; however, many more remain undiscovered due to underexplored habitats and difficulties with isolation and identification. However, recent advances in molecular techniques are driving yeast discovery and characterization, thus broadening our knowledge in the context of yeast diversity and increasing their attractiveness for fundamental and applied research.

This Special Issue of Microorganisms aims to expand our knowledge of yeast diversity across natural, agricultural, and industrial environments, and the mechanisms driving their distribution and adaptation. We are pleased to invite scientists to contribute research articles, review articles, and short communications on different topics related to the investigation of yeast diversity and functionality in various ecosystems. In particular, the focus is on the application of cultivation-based and multi-omics approaches for uncovering information on yeast interactions, pathogenicity, and biocontrol properties, along with disclosing their importance in the food industry and plant and human health.

Dr. Elena Servienė
Dr. Juliana Lukša
Guest Editors

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