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The Rumen Microbial Ecosystem
. Ed(S): Hobson, P.N.; Stewart, C.S.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Hobson, P.N.; Stewart, C.S. Num Pages: 719 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSV; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1105.
The Preface to the first edition of this book explained the reasons for the publication of a comprehensive text on the rumen and rumen microbes in 1988. The microbes of the ruminant's forestomach and those in related organs in other animals and birds provide the means by which herbivorous animals can digest and obtain nutriment from vegetation. In turn, humans have relied, and still do rely, on herbivores for much of their food, clothing and motive power. Herbivores also form the food of carnivorous animals and birds in the wild. The importance of the rumen microorganisms is thus apparent. But, ... Read more
The Preface to the first edition of this book explained the reasons for the publication of a comprehensive text on the rumen and rumen microbes in 1988. The microbes of the ruminant's forestomach and those in related organs in other animals and birds provide the means by which herbivorous animals can digest and obtain nutriment from vegetation. In turn, humans have relied, and still do rely, on herbivores for much of their food, clothing and motive power. Herbivores also form the food of carnivorous animals and birds in the wild. The importance of the rumen microorganisms is thus apparent. But, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
719
Condition
New
Number of Pages
719
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401071499
SKU
V9789401071499
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99-15
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