Germination and Outgrowth of Single Spores of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Viewed by Scanning Electron and Phase-Contrast Microscopy

AUTOR(ES)

Rousseau, Paul

RESUMO

Single spores of Saccharomyces cerevisiae were examined during germination and outgrowth by scanning electron and phase-contrast microscopy. Also determined were changes in cell weight and light absorbance, trehalose utilization, and synthesis of protein and KOH-soluble carbohydrates. These studies reveal that development of the vegetative cell from a spore follows a definite sequence of events involving dramatic physical and chemical modifications. These changes are: initial rapid loss in cellular absorbance followed later by an abrupt gain in absorbance; reduction in cell weight and a subsequent progressive increase; modification of the spore surface with concomitant diminution in refractility; elongation of the cell and augmentation of surface irregularities; rapid decline in trehalose content of the cell accompanied by extensive formation of KOH-soluble carbohydrates; and bud formation.

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