In this study, three flor strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae were genetically characterized. They were isolated from biofilms on Sardinian sherry-like wines produced at family-run wineries where pure cultures of yeasts were not used. The study aimed to investigate the life cycle of these naturally-occurring flor strains, using a genetic procedure supplemented by analysis of subsequent meiotic generations. A semi-homothallic life cycle was found in three strains that could be helpful in a genetic improvement programme.
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