Cellulolytic microflora

The composted soil bed composed of variety of microbes (e.g., bacteria and fungi) can be employed in soil burial test. The microbial attack of cellulolytic microflora in a composted soil bed is considered to be the most rigorous and practical means for the evaluation of anti-deterioration treatments. The treated and untreated fabric strips are buried and exposed to the microbial... 

Factors Affecting Cellulolytic Activity of Rumen Microflora... 

The aspen silage was extremely low in nitrogen (0.1% DM basis) so that nitrogen deficiency in the inoculum from animals fed this material was probably a major factor in reducing the cellulolytic activity of the rumen microflora. 

Cobalt, while essential at low levels for vitamin Bi2 synthesis and efficient functioning of rumen microflora, will depress cellulolytic activity of rumen microflora in vitro at levels of 12 p.p.m. and above (35). Selenium inhibited cellulose digestion in vitro at the 0.3 p.p.m. level (24). 

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