Microbiomes attached to fresh perennial ryegrass are temporally resilient and adapt to changing ecological niches.
Sharon Ann HuwsJoan E EdwardsWanchang LinFrancesco RubinoMark AlstonDavid SwarbreckShabhonam CaimPauline Rees StevensJustin PachebatMi-Young WonLinda B OyamaChristopher J CreeveyAlison H Kingston-SmithPublished in: Microbiome (2021)
In summary, we show that fresh PRG-attached prokaryotes are resilient and adapt quickly to changing niches. This study provides the first major insight into the complex temporal ecological interactions occurring at the plant-biofilm interface within the rumen. The study also provides valuable insights into potential plant breeding strategies for development of the utopian plant, allowing optimal sustainable production of ruminants. Video Abstract.