Methanogens : Methane Producers of the Rumen and Mitigation Strategies
Joint Authors
Hook, Sarah E.
McBride, Brian W.
Wright, André-Denis G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Methanogens are the only known microorganisms capable of methane production, making them of interest when investigating methane abatement strategies.
A number of experiments have been conducted to study the methanogen population in the rumen of cattle and sheep, as well as the relationship that methanogens have with other microorganisms.
The rumen methanogen species differ depending on diet and geographical location of the host, as does methanogenesis, which can be reduced by modifying dietary composition, or by supplementation of monensin, lipids, organic acids, or plant compounds within the diet.
Other methane abatement strategies that have been investigated are defaunation and vaccines.
These mitigation methods target the methanogen population of the rumen directly or indirectly, resulting in varying degrees of efficacy.
This paper describes the methanogens identified in the rumens of cattle and sheep, as well as a number of methane mitigation strategies that have been effective in vivo.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hook, Sarah E.& Wright, André-Denis G.& McBride, Brian W.. 2010. Methanogens : Methane Producers of the Rumen and Mitigation Strategies. Archaea،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510318
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hook, Sarah E.…[et al.]. Methanogens : Methane Producers of the Rumen and Mitigation Strategies. Archaea No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hook, Sarah E.& Wright, André-Denis G.& McBride, Brian W.. Methanogens : Methane Producers of the Rumen and Mitigation Strategies. Archaea. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510318
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510318