Effect of parota (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) pod protein supplement on feed intake and digestibility and calf ruminal characteristics.

The objective of this study was to evaluate feed intake and digestibility and ruminal characteristics of development-stage calves fed mulatto II (Brachiaria sp.) grass hay (MGH) and a protein supplement (PS) consisting of increasing levels of the parota (Enterolobium cyclocarpum) pod (PP). We used eight Swiss-zebu calves in growth stage with an average age of 11 months and initial average weight of 157.

PcExl1 a novel acid expansin-like protein from the plant pathogen Pectobacterium carotovorum, binds cell walls differently to BsEXLX1.

Microbial expansins act on plant cell walls similarly to plant expansins, albeit their loosening activity levels are tenfold lesser compared to plant expansins. We report the characterization of an expansin-like gene from the plant pathogen Pectobacterium carotovorum, named exl1. PcExl1 is an acidic protein that binds cellulose (Avicel), and weakens filter paper.