Organisms

Metschnikowia

A genus of ascomycetous yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae, order SACCHAROMYCETALES. Its antifungal activity is used to inhibit postharvest decay of fruit.

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Abstract

A genus of ascomycetous yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae, order SACCHAROMYCETALES. Its antifungal activity is used to inhibit postharvest decay of fruit.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Metschnikowias

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Saccharomycetales (1976-2008)
  • Yeasts (1969-2008)

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  1. B01w.300w.107w.795w.575w
  2. B01w.300w.930w.587w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metschnikowia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055163. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055163
  2. Metschnikowia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metschnikowia
  3. Metschnikowia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10583427