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Title: Definition, classification and nomenclature of the yeasts

Author
item Kurtzman, Cletus
item FELL, JACK - University Of Miami
item BOEKHOUT, TEUN - Central Office For Fungal Cultures (CBS)

Submitted to: Yeasts: A Taxonomic Study
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 12/15/2009
Publication Date: 3/21/2011
Citation: Kurtzman, C.P., Fell, J.W., Boekhout, T. 2011. Definition, classification and nomenclature of the yeasts. In: Kurtzman, C.P., Fell, J.W., Boekhout, T., editors. The Yeasts, a Taxonomic Study. Volume 1, 5th edition. New York, NY: Elsevier. p. 3-5.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This submission includes sections for the Preface, Use of this Book, Table of Contents and a chapter entitled Definition, classification and nomenclature of the yeasts, which are to be published in The Yeasts, A Taxonomic Study, 5th edition. This book has been prepared by a team of international experts in the field of yeast taxonomy and describes all currently known yeast species. Included in the book are characterization of species from morphology, growth tests and gene sequences. Species descriptions also include information on ecology, systematics, phylogeny, biotechnological uses, importance to food and agriculture and clinical significance.