Nu4. Conclusion
Thisstudycontributestothebetterunderstandingofbio
fi
lm-related
behaviorof wild strains of
S.cerevisiae
and to understanding the ecolog-
i
cal and biotechnological implications of various
S. cerevisiae
lifestyles.
Our study shows there are broad natural responses of yeast strains
with respect to attachment, adhesion and cellular morphologies under
conditions found in wine environments. The aptitude of yeasts to orga-
nize in communities is modi
fi
ed in presence of polyphenols (both cate-
chinandcrudegrapeskinextracts)andmaydirectlytriggerthebio
fi
lm-
like behavioral responses in some strains