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  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • Rumen microorganisms are crucial for lignocellulosic biomass biodegradation.
  • The specific microbial and isozymatic mechanisms driving this process require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between rumen microorganisms and fibrolytic isozymes during lignocellulose hydrolysis.
  • To understand the dynamics of enzyme activity and microbial populations during rice straw biodegradation.

Main Methods:

  • Anaerobic biodegradation of rice straw powder in rumen fluid for 48 hours.
  • Analysis of cellulose and hemicellulose degradation, volatile fatty acid production, and gas (CO2, CH4) evolution.
  • Identification and quantification of fibrolytic isozymes (carboxymethyl cellulases and xylanases) using zymograms.
  • Microbial community analysis to determine the relative abundance of key bacteria, fungi, and protozoa.

Main Results:

  • Significant degradation of cellulose (31.6%) and hemicellulose (23.3%) was observed.
  • Volatile fatty acid concentration increased by 1.8-fold, with substantial CO2 and CH4 production.
  • Key fibrolytic isozymes, including carboxymethyl cellulases (CMCases) and xylanases, were identified and their activity dynamics tracked over time.
  • The relative abundance of specific rumen microorganisms (Prevotella, Fibrobacter, Neocallimastix, etc.) correlated with fibrolytic isozyme activity.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides novel insights into the interplay between fibrolytic isozymes and rumen microbial communities.
  • This understanding is vital for optimizing the use of rumen microorganisms in lignocellulose biodegradation for various applications.