In this article we will discuss about microorganisms of the rumen and their role. There are a large number of bacteria, archaea and protozoa. Out of the protozoa most are the protozoa most are the ciliates. Some flagellates like Eutodinium, Diplodinium and Sarcodina also occur in the rumen. The Bacterial populations found in the rumen are cellulose digesters, starch digesters, [...]
Everything you need to know about extremophiles. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are extremophiles? Ans. The extremophiles are the organisms which grow under extreme environmental conditions like temperature, salinity, pH, anaerobic conditions (sensitive to oxygen), extreme atmospheric pressure, water stress and others under which other organisms will generally not grow or the conditions that [...]
The following article will guide you about how methanogens produce methane. The methanogens are known to possess new coenzymes and pathway which use hydrogen to reduce carbon dioxide or in some cases acetate to produce methane. Decomposition of cellulosic plant residues in swamps, bogs and digestive tracts of animals is brought about in nature by methanogenic bacteria. The main metabolic [...]