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Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene
Thesis (MSc (Wine Biotechnology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009.
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| author | Van Wyk, Herine |
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/1538 Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene Van Wyk, Herine Divol, Benoit University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Agrisciences. Dept. of Viticulture and Oenology. Institute for Wine Biotechnology. PGU1 Endo-polygalacturonase Dissertations -- Wine biotechnology Theses -- Wine biotechnology Wine and wine making Yeast -- Genetics Wine -- Flavor and odor Fermentation Viticulture and Oenology Thesis (MSc (Wine Biotechnology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. The PGU1 gene encodes an endo-polygalacturonase, an enzyme that degrades pectin. Although the presence and function of this gene is well characterized in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, its regulation is very complex and not yet fully understood. Yeast producing a highly active polygalacturonase (PG) during alcoholic fermentation could potentially improve filtration and turbidity and also enhance extraction of certain aroma compounds. This could replace the addition of expensive commercial enzyme preparations that often contain unwanted enzymes. The first objective of this study was to evaluate PGU1 expression in recombinant strains of S. cerevisiae that originally lacked the PGU1 gene. A functional PGU1 gene and its promoter were successfully re-introduced into their native position in the genomes of five wine strains. Three of these strains recovered PG activity while two did not transcribe the gene and subsequently lacked activity. The three strains that recovered activity were used in microvinification experiments to determine the effect of PG-producing yeast on the aroma profile of the wine. No significant differences were observed in the volatile compounds production between the recombinants and their respective wild types, but some tendencies arose, especially for the monoterpene geraniol. The second objective of this study was to analyze the PGU1 gene and promoter from Saccharomyces paradoxus RO88 (a strain that exhibits high PG activity) and to compare it to those of S. cerevisiae S288C in order to identify differences that could potentially be responsible for the difference in their PG activities. Comparison of the gene sequences revealed several amino acid differences, one of which was in the peptide secretion signal. Analyses of the promoters also indicated some potentially important differences. Furthermore, S. cerevisiae strain VIN13, RO88 as well as two interspecies hybrids (all displaying varying PG activities) were compared under winemaking conditions. Clear differences were observed for the production of certain compounds. RO88 and the hybrids produced higher concentrations of certain volatile compounds, although they were not strong fermenters. Two recombinants, each containing a PGU1-overexpressing plasmid (one with the PGU1 gene from S. paradoxus and the other from S. cerevisiae), were also used in vinification to determine the effects of the different PGU1 gene on the aroma profile of the wine. Unfortunately, the plasmids were unstable and lost during the fermentation. Nevertheless, some tendencies were observed that indicated possible higher production of certain compounds by the recombinants compared to their wild types. This study identified that regulation of the PGU1 gene differs between strains with different genetic backgrounds. Certain differences were observed in the PGU1 gene and promoter sequences between S. cerevisiae and S. paradoxus that could potentially be the reason for the difference in their PG activities. From an oenological point of view, the presence of PGU1 in the genome of a fermenting strain tends to increase the aromatic potential of wine. These results provide a good platform for further studies on the PGU1 gene. Masters 2009-02-20T09:15:23Z 2010-06-01T08:26:54Z 2009-02-20T09:15:23Z 2010-06-01T08:26:54Z 2009-03 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1538 en University of Stellenbosch application/pdf Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| spellingShingle | PGU1 Endo-polygalacturonase Dissertations -- Wine biotechnology Theses -- Wine biotechnology Wine and wine making Yeast -- Genetics Wine -- Flavor and odor Fermentation Viticulture and Oenology Van Wyk, Herine Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title | Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title_full | Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title_short | Analysis of endo-polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted PGU1 gene |
| title_sort | analysis of endo polygalacturonase activity in a recombinant yeast containing a reconstituted pgu1 gene |
| topic | PGU1 Endo-polygalacturonase Dissertations -- Wine biotechnology Theses -- Wine biotechnology Wine and wine making Yeast -- Genetics Wine -- Flavor and odor Fermentation Viticulture and Oenology |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1538 |
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