The rumen is a complex ecosystem composed of anaerobic bacteria, protozoa, fungi,
methanogenic archaea and phages. These microbes interact closely to breakdown plant …

Production of methane by methanogenic archaea, or methanogens, in the rumen of
ruminants is a thermodynamic necessity for microbial conversion of feed to volatile fatty …

Increasing consumer concern in greenhouse-gas (GHG) contributions from cattle is pushing
the livestock industry to continue to improve their sustainability goals. As populations …

Ruminant livestock are important sources of human food and global greenhouse gas
emissions. Feed degradation and methane formation by ruminants rely on metabolic …

Background The symbiotic rumen microbiota is essential for the digestion of plant fibers and
contributes to the variation of production and health traits in ruminants. However, to date, the …

Methane (CH4) is produced as an end product from feed fermentation in the rumen. Yield of
CH4 varies between individuals despite identical feeding conditions. To get a better …

Background Microorganisms are responsible for fermentation within the rumen and have
been reported to contribute to the variation in feed efficiency of cattle. However, to what …

Peatlands contain one-third of soil carbon (C), mostly buried in deep, saturated anoxic
zones (catotelm). The response of catotelm C to climate forcing is uncertain, because prior …

Diverse microorganisms colonise the different plant‐microhabitats, such as rhizosphere and
phyllosphere, and play key roles for the host. However, bacteria associated with pollen are …

Ruminants have a unique ability to derive energy from the degradation of plant
polysaccharides through the activity of the rumen microbiota. Although this process is well …