Selection of anaerobic community degrading lignocellulose
Rumen-derived microbial communities involved in lignocellulose degradation were investigated using wheat straw as substrate. Batch reactors containing porous membrane bags filled with raw wheat straw were inoculated with freshly collected rumen content to enrich and identify the fastest colonizing and most abundant microorganisms. Sequencing data were generated to characterize the pioneer microbes forming a stable lignocellulose-degrading consortium relevant to biogas production.