Taxonomic richness of yeasts in Japan within subtropical and cool temperate areas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An understanding of the role of yeasts in the environment has been uncertain because estimates of population size and diversity have often been based on species identifications that were determined from a limited number of phenotypic characteristics. DNA-based species identification has now become widely used, allowing an accurate assessment of species in different habitats. However, there are still problems in classification because some genera are polyphyletic. Consequently, the identification of yeasts and measurement of their diversity at the genus level remains difficult, as does assignment of genera to higher taxonomic ranks.

Methodology/principal findings

A total of 1021 yeast strains was isolated from soil samples and plant materials collected from Japan's

SUBMITTER: Takashima M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3511277 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature