Endo-β-D-1,4-mannanase from Chrysonilia sitophila displays a novel loop arrangement for substrate selectivity.

The crystal structure of wild-type endo-β-D-1,4-mannanase (EC 3.2.1.

RNA fingerprinting analysis of Oenococcus oeni strains under wine conditions.

Oenococcus oeni is a lactic acid bacterium of economic interest used in winemaking. This bacterium is the preferred species for malolactic fermentation (MLF) due its adaptability to the chemically harsh wine environment. MLF enhances the organoleptic properties and ensures deacidification of wines.

A novel molecular method for identification of Oenococcus oeni and its specific detection in wine.

Oenococcus oeni is a species of lactic acid bacteria with economic interest in winemaking. Using both in silico and in vitro analyses, a molecular method was developed that allows the identification of O. oeni isolates and its detection from wine samples.

Penicillium glabrum cork-colonising isolates - preliminary analysis of their genomic similarity.

The cork stopper manufacturing process includes an operation, known as stabilisation, by which humid cork slabs are extensively colonised by fungi. The effects of fungal growth on cork are not completely understood although they are considered to be involved in the so-called "cork taint" of wine. It is essential to (a) identify environmental constraints which define the appearance of the colonising fungal species and (b) trace their origin to the forest and/or the manufacturing space.