High Complexity and Degree of Genetic Variation in Brettanomyces bruxellensis Population.

ABSTRACT: Genome-wide characterization of genetic variants of a large population of individuals within the same species is essential to have a deeper insight into its evolutionary history as well as the genotype-phenotype relationship. Population genomic surveys have been performed in multiple yeast species, including the two model organisms, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Schizosaccharomyces pombe. In this context, we sought to characterize at the population level the Brettanomyces bruxellensis yeast species, which is a major cause of wine spoilage and can contribute to the specific flavor profile of some Belgium beers. We have completely sequenced the genome of 53 B. bruxellensis strains isolated worldwide. The annotation of the reference genome allowed us to define the gene content of this species.

SUBMITTER: Gounot JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7313668 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature