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Abundance and genetic diversity of microbial polygalacturonase and pectate lyase in the sheep rumen ecosystem.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Yuan Peng, Meng Kun, Wang Yaru, Luo Huiying, Huang Huoqing, Shi Pengjun, Bai Yingguo, Yang Peilong, Yao Bin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Efficient degradation of pectin in the rumen is necessary for plant-based feed utilization. The objective of this study was to characterize the diversity, abundance, and functions of pectinases from microorganisms in the sheep rumen. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A total of 103 unique fragments of polygalacturonase (PF00295) and pectate lyase (PF00544 and PF09492) genes were retrieved from microbial...
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