The structure of microbial populations in Nelore GIT reveals inter-dependency of methanogens in feces and rumen
Abstract Background The success of different species of ruminants in the colonization of a diverse range of environments is due to their ability to digest and absorb nutrients from cellulose, a complex polysaccharide found in leaves and grass. Ruminants rely on a complex and diverse microbial commun...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40104-019-0422-x |