Metagenomic Analysis Revealed Differences in Composition and Function Between Liquid-Associated and Solid-Associated Microorganisms of Sheep Rumen.

ABSTRACT: The rumen microbiota plays a key role in the utilization of plant materials by ruminants, yet little is known about the key taxa and their genetic functions of the rumen sub-environment involved in the ruminal degradation process. Understanding the differences in the composition and function of ruminal microbiota in the liquid-associated (LA) and solid-associated (SA) systems is needed to further study and regulate rumen function and health. In this study, rumen contents of nine sheep were collected to separate LA and SA systems with elution and centrifugal precipitation. Metagenome sequencing was used to investigate the differences in microbial composition and genetic functions of LA and SA systems, with special emphasis on their degradational potential toward carbohydrates. Results showe

SUBMITTER: Su M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9197192 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature