The Fungal Aroma Gene ATF1 Promotes Dispersal of Yeast Cells through Insect Vectors

Yeast cells produce various volatile metabolites that are key contributors to the pleasing fruity and flowery aroma of fermented beverages. Several of these fruity metabolites, including isoamyl acetate and ethyl acetate, are produced by a dedicated enzyme, the alcohol acetyl transferase Atf1. Howev...

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Main Authors: Joaquin F. Christiaens, Luis M. Franco, Tanne L. Cools, Luc De Meester, Jan Michiels, Tom Wenseleers, Bassem A. Hassan, Emre Yaksi, Kevin J. Verstrepen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:Cell Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124714007773

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