Publications by authors named "Kayleigh McCaffrey"
Front Microbiol
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- Understanding rumen plant-microbe interactions can enhance nutrient use efficiency in ruminants, highlighting the importance of this research study.
- The study examined how bacteria colonize fresh plants over 24 hours, showing significant changes in bacterial populations and plant chemistry during the process with different forages, including perennial ryegrass, bird's foot trefoil, and red clover.
- Results indicated a clear distinction between primary and secondary colonization phases, with alterations in carbohydrate metabolism and bacterial functions occurring regardless of forage type as time progressed.
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