Saccharomyces cerevisiae Gene Expression during Fermentation of Pinot Noir Wines at an Industrially Relevant Scale
Taylor Reiter, Rachel Montpetit, Shelby Byer, Isadora Frias, Esmeralda León, Robert Viano, Michael McLoughlin, Thomas Halligan, Desmon Hernandez, Ron C. Runnebaum, Ben Montpetit
Abstract
This study characterized Saccharomyces cerevisiae RC212 gene expression during Pinot noir fermentation at pilot scale (150 liters) using industry-relevant conditions. The reported gene expression patterns of RC212 are generally similar to those observed under laboratory fermentation conditions but also contain gene expression signatures related to yeast-environment interactions found in a production setting (e.g., the presence of non- Saccharomyces microorganisms).
Topics & Concepts
Saccharomyces cerevisiaeFermentationYeastGene expressionSaccharomycesGeneBiologyFood scienceMicroorganismBiochemistryBacteriaGeneticsFermentation and Sensory AnalysisHorticultural and Viticultural ResearchWine Industry and Tourism