The rumen of ruminants is a natural anaerobic fermentation system that efficiently degrades
lignocellulosic biomass and mainly depends on synergistic interactions between multiple …

The development of advanced biofuels from waste organic matter, such as lignocellulosic
biomass, is critical for global sustainable waste management and to delay climate change …

Bacteria that colonize the mammalian intestine collectively possess a far larger repertoire of
degradative enzymes and metabolic capabilities than their hosts. Microbial fermentation of …

The study of microorganisms that pervade each and every part of this planet has
encountered many challenges through time such as the discovery of unknown organisms …

Exploring compositional and functional characteristics of the rumen microbiome can improve
the understanding of its role in rumen function and cattle feed efficiency. In this study, we …

Anaerobic fungi (phylum Neocallimastigomycota) inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of
mammalian herbivores, where they play an important role in the degradation of plant …

First described in 1843, Rumen protozoa with their striking appearance were assumed to be
important for the welfare of their host. However, despite contributing up to 50% of the bio …

Methane emission from ruminants not only causes serious environmental problems, but also
represents a significant source of energy loss to animals. The increasing demand for …

Understanding the biodiversity and genetics of gut microbiomes has important implications
for host physiology and industrial enzymes, whereas most studies have been focused on …

This book presents a series of chapters on the current knowledge with an emphasis on the
interactions of host animal with the microbes in the rumen. The whole content is divided into …