Journal des bioprocédés et des biotechniques

Finding Microbial Partners in Silico to Create Consortiums with Anaerobic Fungi

Abstract

Elmo Mohan

Anaerobic fungi are important members of the rumen microbiome, playing a crucial role in the degradation of plant biomass. However, their full potential in industrial applications, such as biofuel production, has not been fully realized. One approach to enhance the efficiency of anaerobic fungi is to create microbial consortiums with compatible partners. In this article, we discuss the use of in silico methods to identify potential microbial partners for anaerobic fungi, focusing on their metabolic interactions and the benefits of consortiums in biomass degradation.