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Yeast: Nature's Multifaceted Partner

This chapter explores the intricate relationships between yeast and various organisms, focusing on its role in food fermentation and the interactions with plants and fruit flies. It highlights unique phenomena like the stinking hellbore’s heat generation to attract pollinators and fruit flies’ use of yeast scents for navigation and self-medication. The discussion also traces the historical understanding of yeast, marking key discoveries that shaped our knowledge of fermentation and its biological significance.

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