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A Matlab-based application for quantification of yeast cell growth on solid media.

Ehtisham Wahid¹, Ohiemi Benjamin Ocheja², Nicoletta Guaragnella²

¹Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Puglia 70125, Italy.

Journal of the Royal Society, Interface

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Summary

This study introduces a new Matlab application for quantifying yeast growth from spot plating assays. The software offers a rapid, robust, and user-friendly method for analyzing Saccharomyces cerevisiae growth, aiding researchers in various cellular studies.

Keywords:

Matlab application cell growth quantitative analysis spot plating assay yeast

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Area of Science:

Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biotechnology

Background:

Quantitative assessment of cell growth and survival is crucial for understanding fundamental biochemical, genetic, and physiological processes.
The budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is a widely utilized eukaryotic model organism for studying cellular mechanisms relevant to evolutionarily distant species, including humans.
Existing methods for quantifying yeast growth on solid media using software tools vary in their parameters and complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a rapid and robust Matlab-based application for quantitative yeast growth analysis.
To simplify the analysis of yeast growth from spot plating assays.
To provide a user-friendly tool for both novice and experienced yeast researchers.

Main Methods:

Development of a Matlab application for quantitative analysis of yeast growth.
Utilized spot plating assays, a standard laboratory technique for evaluating yeast growth.
Designed a one-step installation process and a self-explanatory user interface.

Main Results:

The developed application provides rapid and robust quantitative yeast growth analysis.
The software streamlines the analysis steps compared to previously established methods.
Demonstrated utility for evaluating yeast growth under various conditions, such as different nutrient sources or stress treatments.

Conclusions:

The new Matlab application offers a significant improvement in the speed and ease of quantitative yeast growth analysis.
This tool facilitates the study of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, enhancing research in cell biology and genetics.
The application serves as a valuable resource for the broader yeast research community, regardless of expertise level.