Microbial Rumen proteome analysis suggests Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes as key producers of lignocellulolytic enzymes and carbohydrate-binding modules.

Lignocellulosic biomass, rich in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, offers a sustainable source for biofuels and and production of other materials such as polymers, paper, fabrics, bioplastics and biofertilizers. However, its complex structure hinders efficient conversion. Chemical, enzymatic, and microbial methods aim to unlock the trapped sugars and phenols.