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Ruminal viruses and extrachromosomal genetic elements

Code: 9781786767998
Rosalind Ann Gilbert and Diane Ouwerkerk, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland Government and Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, Australia

Chapter synopsis: The rumen contains a complex microbial ecosystem populated by prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and eukaryotes (protozoa and fungi) highly adapted to the fermentation of solely herbivorous feeds, and to survival in a gut environment. In the rumen there are also dense viral populations which both co-exist with and predate on, the rumen microbes. Similarly to other microbial ecosystems, the microbes of the rumen have the capacity for horizontal gene transfer, which to date is largely unstudied. Gene transfer in the rumen is expected to be facilitated by viruses and extrachromosomal elements (for example plasmids), which collectively contribute to the rumen mobilome. This chapter explores the rumen mobilome, reviewing current knowledge and technologies which have driven research efforts, and detailing the possible impacts of the mobilome on rumen function.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2020.0067.10
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Extrachromosomal elements 3 Rumen viruses 4 Role and impact of the mobilome on rumen function 5 Conclusion and future trends 6 Acknowledgements 7 Where to look for further information 8 References

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