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Investigating the Microbial Community in the Termite Hindgut - Interview
 

Investigating the Microbial Community in the Termite Hindgut - Interview

Article DOI: 10.3791/196-v 21:03 min May 28th, 2007
May 28th, 2007

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Summary

Jared Leadbetter explains why the termite-gut microbial community is an excellent system for studying the complex interactions between microbes. The symbiotic relationship existing between the host insect and lignocellulose-degrading gut microbes is explained, as well as the industrial uses of these microbes for degrading plant biomass and generating biofuels.

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Microbial Community Termite Hindgut Symbiotic Relationship Lignocellulose-degrading Gut Microbes Industrial Uses Plant Biomass Degradation Biofuels Generation
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