The rumen microbial ecosystem - some recent developments

被引:116
作者
Flint, HJ [1 ]
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[1] Rowett Res Inst, Aberdeen AB21 9SB, Scotland
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10.1016/S0966-842X(97)01159-1
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The rumen of sheep and cattle represents a mobile, self-sustaining fermentation system for plant material. Analysis of the rumen flora continues to provide fundamental knowledge of anaerobic microbiology and is now yielding microbial genes that have potential in biotechnology. Recent research has provided fascinating glimpses into the microbial enzyme systems that degrade plant material and into the complex interplay among members of the rumen community.
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