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Yeasts on Tree Gum: Taxonomic, Genetic and Phenotypic Diversity.
Environmental microbiology reports - 1 Aug 2026
Sipiczki Matthias
Abstract excerpt
Depending on their composition, exudates oozing from trees can support or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Resins released by conifers have a strong antimicrobial effect. Sugar-rich saps are usually colonised by diverse microorganisms including yeasts. In this study, the yeasts associated with the polysaccharide-containing gums of cherry trees were examined. 227 strains were isolated from gums of 53...
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