02 Mar Rumen metagenomics: An approach to understand digestion in ruminants
रुमेन मेटाजेनोमिक्स: जुगाली करने वालों में पाचन को समझने का एक तरीका The rumen is the first compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals, such as cows, sheep, and deer. It is responsible for storing, fermenting, and breaking down tough plant fibers through the action of microorganisms. The rumen allows ruminants to extract nutrients from fibrous plant material that would otherwise be indigestible to non-ruminant animals, making them efficient herbivores. However, it also produces large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Rumen microbiome: An introduction The rumen microbiome refers to the complex community of microorganisms that reside in the rumen of ruminant animals. These microorganisms include bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and archaea, and play...