Metabolic influence of core ciliates within the rumen microbiome
T. O. Andersen, I. Altshuler, A. V. P. de Leon, J. Walter, E. McGovern, K. Keogh, C. Martin, L. Bernard, D. P. Morgavi, T. Park, Z. Li, Y. Jiang, J. L. Firkins, Z. Yu, T. R. Hvidsten, , P. B. Pope
The paper investigates the metabolic roles of core ciliates in the rumen microbiome, finding that they contribute significantly to volatile fatty acid production and hydrogen metabolism, particularly in high methane-emitting animals.
The ISME Journal · Jul 1, 2023Peer-reviewedMicrobiology