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mycoderma Meaning
mycoderma (n.)
One of the forms in which bacteria group themselves; a more or less thick layer of motionless but living bacteria, formed by the bacteria uniting on the surface of the fluid in which they are developed. This production differs from the zooloea stage of bacteria by not having the intermediary mucous substance.
A genus of microorganisms of which the acetic ferment (aceti), which converts alcoholic fluids into vinegar, is a representative. Cf. Mother.
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One of the forms in which bacteria group themselves; a more or less thick layer of motionless but living bacteria, formed by the bacteria uniting on the surface
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Mycoderma, a surface-growing yeast, is often associated with wine spoilage.
The presence of mycoderma can cause a wine's color to become dull and its flavors to become musty.
Mycoderma is a common contaminant on grapes that have been exposed to high humidity.
To prevent mycoderma from spoiling wine, it is essential to control vineyard hygiene and maintain proper fermentation conditions.
