Yeasts: Characteristics and Identification
Yeasts: Characteristics and Identification
R. W. Payne, Institute of arable Crops Research (IACR), Rothamsted, UK
D. Yarrow, Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures, The Netherlands
Linda Barnett
$682.00
USDThis new edition of the most comprehensive yeast identification and reference manual ever published has been completely revised and expanded to include almost 100 additional species and nearly 500 additional photomicrographs. Over half of the volume describes the 678 currently recognized species in a clear, easy to use layout with over 1300 high-quality photomicrographs. Readily usable keys and tables allow identification of all of the species described and a wealth of reference information broadens the scope of the book beyond identification.
- New edition of the essential yeast identification guide and reference manual
- Completely revised and expanded to include additional species and illustrations
- Accessible and easy to use format
- Illustrated with over 1300 high quality photomicrographs
- A summary of 83 yeast genera
- Register of almost 4000 published yeast names with known synonyms
- Bibliography with 2000 full references and comprehensive glossary
- General sections on yeast classification and laboratory methods
Reviews & endorsements
"The book...provides a wealth of valuable information...This volume is a valuable resource for all biologists interested in the taxonomy of yeasts and their metabolic profiles." Journal of Food Biochemistry
"[A]n excellent resource...a compilation of virtually all that is known about yeast systematics, written by acknowledged experts." ASM News
"[A] thorough survey of the relevant information up to 5 November 1998. An Addendum summarizes 28 species newly described, including 11 announced in 1999." Yeast
Product details
July 2000Hardback
9780521573962
1150 pages
216 × 305 × 51 mm
3.505kg
142 b/w illus.
Available
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction
- 2. How this book was produced
- 3. How yeasts are classified
- 4. Laboratory methods for identifying yeasts
- 5. Characteristics of the genera
- 6. Summary of specific characteristics
- 7. Descriptions of the species, arranged alphabetically
- 8. The keys
- 9. Tables for identifying individual species
- 10. Register of yeasts names
- 11. Register of specific epithets
- Addendum of recently describes species
- Glossary
- References
- Subject index.
