The Yeasts (1920)

By Alexandre Guilliermond

Book Overview

The Yeasts, written by Alexandre Guilliermond and first published in 1920, is a comprehensive guide to the biology, morphology, physiology, and taxonomy of yeasts. The book begins with an introduction to the history of yeast research, followed by a detailed description of the structure and life cycle of yeasts. Guilliermond then delves into the physiology of yeasts, discussing their metabolism, growth, and reproduction.The second half of the book is devoted to the taxonomy of yeasts, with Guilliermond providing a thorough review of the various species of yeasts and their classification. He also discusses the role of yeasts in various industries, including baking, brewing, and winemaking.Throughout the book, Guilliermond provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding the complex biology of yeasts. The Yeasts is a seminal work in the field of yeast research and remains a valuable resource for scientists and students alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167235479
• ISBN13: 9781167235474
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"