Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Automated Microbial Diagnostics01:24

Automated Microbial Diagnostics

Automated diagnostic analyzers have transformed clinical microbiology by providing rapid and reliable methods for pathogen identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing. Among these systems, the Vitek 2 is widely used because it automates the traditionally labor-intensive processes of microbial identification (ID) and antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), delivering standardized and timely results that are essential for effective patient care.Microbial Identification with ID CardsThe...
Microbial Biosensors01:17

Microbial Biosensors

Microbial biosensors are analytical devices that utilize living microbes to detect specific substances through measurable signals. These devices consist of two main components: biosensing organisms and signal-transducing elements. Biosensing organisms, such as Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are typically housed in multiwell plates connected to transducers, enabling rapid, real-time detection of target analytes.Signal Generation MechanismWhen a target analyte—such as...
Environmental Applications of Microorganisms01:30

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms

Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
Methods to Assess Microbial Populations01:30

Methods to Assess Microbial Populations

Assessing microbial populations is crucial for understanding microbial roles in health, ecology, and industry. Various complementary techniques—both culture-based and molecular—enable detailed analysis of microbial abundance, diversity, and function.Viable Plate CountThe viable plate count is a traditional culture-based method used to estimate the number of living microbes in a sample. After serial dilution, the sample is spread onto nutrient agar plates. Each viable cell forms a visible...
Biodeterioration01:28

Biodeterioration

Biodeterioration refers to the unwanted alteration of materials caused by microorganisms—especially fungi—which damage both organic substrates (paper, wood, textiles) and inorganic ones (stone, plaster, glass). Unlike abiotic decay, biodeterioration results from biological activity that produces physical disruption and chemical degradation.Physical deterioration occurs as fungal hyphae penetrate pores, cracks, and surface irregularities. Hyphal turgor pressure, thigmotropic growth along...
Microbial Wastewater Treatment01:30

Microbial Wastewater Treatment

Microbial communities in aquatic ecosystems play a key role in the natural breakdown of contaminants introduced through domestic and industrial effluents. Acting as biological catalysts, these microbes change and mineralize a wide range of organic and inorganic pollutants under different redox conditions.In oxygen-rich surface waters, aerobic heterotrophs lead organic matter breakdown, using oxygen as the terminal electron acceptor to efficiently oxidize substrates to carbon dioxide and water.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Estrone disrupts early reproductive development in juvenile male Siniperca chuatsi and is associated with brain and gonadal responses.

Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part D, Genomics & proteomics·2026
Same author

Vibration-Induced Texture Deterioration in Kiwifruit: Molecular Mechanisms and Modulation by 1-MCP-Mediated Pectin Stabilization.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2026
Same author

An Au<sub>25</sub> Nanocluster-Based Electrochemical Biosensor for Profenofos Detection With High Activity and Sensitivity.

Chemistry (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same author

Genome-wide identification and transcriptomic reprogramming of the hsd17b gene family during endocrine-induced sex reversal in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi).

Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part D, Genomics & proteomics·2026
Same author

EGCG combined with pulsed ultrasound inhibited browning of frozen-thawed apples by synergistically stabilizing cell structures, inducing flavonoid accumulation, and inhibiting PPO expression.

Food chemistry·2026
Same author

A Brand-New Drainage Fluid Predictor, ICAM-1 for Implant Loss After the Immediate Reconstruction of Breast.

Breast cancer (Dove Medical Press)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Isolation and Screening from Soil Biodiversity for Fungi Involved in the Degradation of Recalcitrant Materials
08:21

Isolation and Screening from Soil Biodiversity for Fungi Involved in the Degradation of Recalcitrant Materials

Published on: May 16, 2022

Fiber-Degrading Microorganisms: Types, Screening and Applications.

Haiying Yang1, Baoyan Yang1, Wenjie Zhang2

  • 1College of Coastal Agricultural Sciences, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524088, China.

Life (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2026
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Fiber-degrading microbes offer animal feed potential but face challenges. Overcoming low-throughput screening, safety concerns, and in vivo efficacy gaps is crucial for practical application.

Keywords:
CAZymesanimal nutritioncellulasefeed additiveslignocellulose degradationmicrobial fermentation

More Related Videos

Photodegradable Hydrogel Interfaces for Bacteria Screening, Selection, and Isolation
07:28

Photodegradable Hydrogel Interfaces for Bacteria Screening, Selection, and Isolation

Published on: November 4, 2021

Isolation of Native Soil Microorganisms with Potential for Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films Used in Agriculture
13:38

Isolation of Native Soil Microorganisms with Potential for Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films Used in Agriculture

Published on: May 10, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Isolation and Screening from Soil Biodiversity for Fungi Involved in the Degradation of Recalcitrant Materials
08:21

Isolation and Screening from Soil Biodiversity for Fungi Involved in the Degradation of Recalcitrant Materials

Published on: May 16, 2022

Photodegradable Hydrogel Interfaces for Bacteria Screening, Selection, and Isolation
07:28

Photodegradable Hydrogel Interfaces for Bacteria Screening, Selection, and Isolation

Published on: November 4, 2021

Isolation of Native Soil Microorganisms with Potential for Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films Used in Agriculture
13:38

Isolation of Native Soil Microorganisms with Potential for Breaking Down Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films Used in Agriculture

Published on: May 10, 2013

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Animal Nutrition

Background:

  • Fiber-degrading microorganisms can convert lignocellulosic biomass into valuable animal feed.
  • Practical application is hindered by five critical, underappreciated challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the five major bottlenecks in the application of fiber-degrading microorganisms.
  • To identify areas for future research and development in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current screening methods (plate dilution, Congo red staining) and their limitations.
  • Analysis of safety assessment protocols, including mycotoxin production and antibiotic resistance.
  • Evaluation of differences between fungal and bacterial degradation systems.
  • Assessment of in vitro to in vivo translation challenges, including gut survival and enzyme activity.

Main Results:

  • Current screening methods are low-throughput and lack reproducibility.
  • Safety assessments are superficial, neglecting key risks.
  • Fundamental differences between microbial systems are often ignored.
  • Most in vitro results do not translate to improved animal performance due to in vivo challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Future progress requires standardized screening, robust safety frameworks, and mechanistic understanding of in vivo efficacy.
  • Focus should shift from discovering novel strains to optimizing existing ones and understanding their application.
  • Head-to-head comparisons of fungal enzymes and bacterial probiotics under identical conditions are needed.