Inhibition of the rumen anaerobic fungus Neocallimastix frontalis by fermentation products |
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| Authors: | K.N. Joblin G.E. Naylor |
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| Affiliation: | Grasslands Research Centre, AgResearch, Private Bag 11008, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | The effects of bacterial fermentation products on cellulose degradation by the rumen fungus Neocallimastix frontalis have been investigated. H2, formate, lactate and ethanol were strong inhibitors, particularly at high concentrations. Acetate and malate also inhibited, whereas succinate had a variable effect. Butyrate and propionate had no inhibitory effects. |
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