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The growth of lichen-derived yeasts is suppressed by cocultivation with Escherichia coli but not Staphylococcus aureus, an interaction that depends on initial yeast population density rather than the availability of additional carbon sources. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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To evaluate the growth kinetics and potential antagonistic interactions of lichen-derived yeast isolates when cocultivated with model bacteria.

September 15, 2026Microbiology

Effects of Cocultivation of Lichenophilic Yeasts with Bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

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AHA. V. Hakobjanyan RSR. E. Shcherbatov ТПТ. А. Панкратов

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In vitro kinetic analysis reveals growth suppression of lichen-isolated yeasts by Escherichia coli but not Staphylococcus aureus, highlighting selective microbial interactions in lichen symbioses.

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To evaluate the growth kinetics and potential antagonistic interactions of lichen-derived yeast isolates when cocultivated with model bacteria.
Assessed growth kinetics across binary cocultures containing eight lichenophilic yeast strains paired with either Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus.
Tested the influence of initial yeast cell population density and supplemental carbon substrate (glucose) on binary growth parameters.
Escherichia coli cocultivation suppressed the growth activity of lichenophilic yeasts, whereas cocultivation with Staphylococcus aureus showed no antagonistic effects.
Varying initial yeast cell concentrations significantly altered kinetic growth parameters, while adding glucose to binary cultures with Escherichia coli produced no significant change in growth suppression.

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Hakobjanyan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa9134b9013453be30a11b8 https://doi.org/10.1134/s0026261726601284

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September 15, 2026Microbiology

Effects of Cocultivation of Lichenophilic Yeasts with Bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

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Authors

AHA. V. Hakobjanyan RSR. E. Shcherbatov ТПТ. А. Панкратов

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Overview

In vitro kinetic analysis reveals growth suppression of lichen-isolated yeasts by Escherichia coli but not Staphylococcus aureus, highlighting selective microbial interactions in lichen symbioses.

Key Points

To evaluate the growth kinetics and potential antagonistic interactions of lichen-derived yeast isolates when cocultivated with model bacteria.
Assessed growth kinetics across binary cocultures containing eight lichenophilic yeast strains paired with either Escherichia coli or Staphylococcus aureus.
Tested the influence of initial yeast cell population density and supplemental carbon substrate (glucose) on binary growth parameters.
Escherichia coli cocultivation suppressed the growth activity of lichenophilic yeasts, whereas cocultivation with Staphylococcus aureus showed no antagonistic effects.
Varying initial yeast cell concentrations significantly altered kinetic growth parameters, while adding glucose to binary cultures with Escherichia coli produced no significant change in growth suppression.

Cite This Study

Hakobjanyan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa9134b9013453be30a11b8 https://doi.org/10.1134/s0026261726601284

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