Fermentation Extract Effects on the Morphology and Metabolism of the Rumen Fungus Neocallimastix frontalis EB 188


Lead Author Chang
Reference

Chang, J.S., E.M. Harper, and R.E. Calza. 1999. "Fermentation Extract Effects on the Morphology and Metabolism of the Rumen Fungus Neocallimastix frontalis EB 188". J. of Appl Microbiology 86:389-398

Literature Type Journal Article
Product AMAFERM
Location USA, Washington

Trial  A

Year 1999
Summary Amaferm was added to the rumen fungus Neocallimastix frontalis EB188 at increasing doses. Secretion of cellulase (p< 0.05) and B-gluconsidase as well as VFA production (p< 0.05) was increased in the presence of Amaferm. Amaferm also increased the morphology of the fungi, illustrated by increased stem area, branching and sporangia.
Dose Various
Species Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Goat
Focus(es) Mode of Action - Fungi, VFA
Forage NA
Concentrate NA
Performance Measures
Stem:Branch Ratio

4.17

Control

1.08

Amaferm

Number of Branches

3.7

Control

14.1

Amaferm

Stem Area (µm²)

73.4

Control

84.9

Amaferm

Branch Area (µm²)

17.6

Control

78.8

Amaferm

Sporangia (µm²)

68.2

Control

81.5

Amaferm

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Lead Author Chang
Reference

Chang, J.S., E.M. Harper, and R.E. Calza. 1999. "Fermentation Extract Effects on the Morphology and Metabolism of the Rumen Fungus Neocallimastix frontalis EB 188". J. of Appl Microbiology 86:389-398

Literature Type Journal Article
Year 1999
Summary