Abstract
Protozoa, along with fungi, represent the rumen eukaryotome and
account for up to 50% of microbial biomass[1]. Nonetheless, they are often
overlooked. It is inferred that rumen protozoa play a role in lipid, protein
and fibre metabolism, however, few of these enzymes have been
identified and characterised[2]. Enzymes previously isolated from the
rumen microbiome have shown great potential for application in industry
(biodiesel manufacture, the food industry, washing detergents etc.)
suggesting a wealth of untapped, novel activity in the rumen eukaryotes.
account for up to 50% of microbial biomass[1]. Nonetheless, they are often
overlooked. It is inferred that rumen protozoa play a role in lipid, protein
and fibre metabolism, however, few of these enzymes have been
identified and characterised[2]. Enzymes previously isolated from the
rumen microbiome have shown great potential for application in industry
(biodiesel manufacture, the food industry, washing detergents etc.)
suggesting a wealth of untapped, novel activity in the rumen eukaryotes.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
| Event | Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2017 - EICC, Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration: 03 Apr 2017 → 06 Apr 2017 https://microbiologysociety.org/event/annual-conference/annual-conference-2017.html |
Conference
| Conference | Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2017 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Period | 03 Apr 2017 → 06 Apr 2017 |
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Keywords
- rumen
- protozoa
- metagenome
- metagenomics
- metatranscriptomics
- metatranscriptome
- bacteria
- Ruminant
- enzymes
- lipid
- carbohydrate metabolism