Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies
if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the
same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average
within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research
topics.
Microbial Cellulose Utilization: Fundamentals and Biotechnology
20023.5k citationsLee R. Lynd, Paul J. Weimer et al.Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviewsprofile →
Yeast and bacterial modulation of wine aroma and flavour
2005908 citationsEveline Bartowsky, Paul A. Henschke et al.profile →
Tailoring wine yeast for the new millennium: novel approaches to the ancient art of winemaking
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Fields of papers citing papers by Isak S. Pretorius
This network shows the impact of papers produced by Isak S. Pretorius. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Isak S. Pretorius. The network helps show where Isak S. Pretorius may publish in the future.
Co-authorship network of co-authors of Isak S. Pretorius
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Schmidt, Simon A., Radka Kolouchova, Paul A. Henschke, et al.. (2011). Grape juice and wine yeast: happy marriages and how to avoid getting stuck with the wrong partner. 30–34.4 indexed citations
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Curtin, Chris, Jennifer R. Bellon, Eveline Bartowsky, et al.. (2011). Harnessing AWRI's yeast and bacterial research to shape " next-gen" Chardonnay Part 1: " Wild" and " non-conventional" yeast. 15–20.2 indexed citations
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Francis, I. Leigh, Pham Van Hoi, Mark Gishen, et al.. (2005). Objective measures of grape quality - are they achievable?. eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania).13 indexed citations
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Rensburg, Pierre van, et al.. (2005). Development and assessment of a recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae wine yeast producing two aroma-enhancing β-glucosidases encoded by the Saccharomycopsis fibuligera BGL1 and BGL2 genes. Annals of Microbiology. 55(1). 33–42.14 indexed citations
Pretorius, Isak S., Maret du Toit, & Pierre van Rensburg. (2003). Designer Yeasts for the Fermentation Industry of the 21st Century. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.39 indexed citations
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Lopes, Miguel de Barros, et al.. (2003). The connection between yeast and alcohol reduction in wine: managing the double-edged sword of bottled sunshine. Queensland's institutional digital repository (The University of Queensland).6 indexed citations
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Henschke, Paul A., et al.. (2003). Winemaking properties and potential of Saccharomyces bayanus wine yeast—harnessing the untapped potential of yeast biodiversity. Queensland's institutional digital repository (The University of Queensland). 18(6). 16–19.6 indexed citations
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Lynd, Lee R., Harro von Blottnitz, Jan de Boer, et al.. (2003). Converting plant biomass to fuels and commodity chemicals in South Africa: a third chapter?. South African Journal of Science. 99. 499–507.17 indexed citations
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Lynd, Lee R., Paul J. Weimer, Willem H. van Zyl, & Isak S. Pretorius. (2002). Microbial Cellulose Utilization: Fundamentals and Biotechnology. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews. 66(3). 506–577.3489 indexed citations breakdown →
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Toit, W.J. du & Isak S. Pretorius. (2002). The occurrence, control and esoteric effect of acetic acid bacteria in winemaking. Annals of Microbiology. 52(2). 155–179.51 indexed citations
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Lambrechts, Marius G., et al.. (2001). Wine and health.. South African Journal of Science. 97. 279–282.7 indexed citations
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Rainieri, Sara & Isak S. Pretorius. (2000). Selection and improvement of wine yeasts. Annals of Microbiology. 50(1). 15–31.92 indexed citations
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