Publication: Yeast biocontrol of a fungal plant disease: A model for studying organism interrelationships
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2008-12-01
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00219266
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2-s2.0-59549102115
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Biological Education. Vol.43, No.1 (2008), 36-39
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Arun Chanchaichaovivat, Bhinyo Panijpan, Pintip Ruenwongsa Yeast biocontrol of a fungal plant disease: A model for studying organism interrelationships. Journal of Biological Education. Vol.43, No.1 (2008), 36-39. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/18666
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Yeast biocontrol of a fungal plant disease: A model for studying organism interrelationships
Abstract
An experiment on the action of the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, against a fungal plant disease is proposed for secondary students (Grade 11) to support their study of organism interrelationship. This biocontrol experiment serves as the basis for discussing relationships among three organisms (red chilli fruit, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Botrytis cinerea). Students have the opportunity to observe the different types of cell structure and function of these organisms. The ability of the yeast to control mould growth was detected by in vitro and in vivo tests. Competition for nutrients (glucose and fructose) between yeast and mould were also demonstrated. In addition to cognitive learning, this simple experiment can provide manipulative skills for students' further investigation in their science projects and later in higher education.