A microfermentation test for the rapid identification of yeasts.
The accuracy and speed of a microfermentation test (MFT), developed as a supplementary aid to other yeast identification systems, were compared with the conventional fermentation method in identifying 15 yeast species. The MFT significantly reduced the incubation period required to obtain a definitive identification. The method is easy to perform and the media and space requirements are minimal.
Molina
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Microbiology Laboratory, KRUG Life Sciences, Houston, TX 77058.
Mishra
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Pierson
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D005285:Fermentation; D016533:Mycological Typing Techniques; D015003:Yeasts / Q000145:classification*