Mapping Rumen Microbial Complexity through ‘-Omics’

Abstract

The rumen is a highly complex and dynamic ecosystem where, the microbiome displays symbiotic interactions and provides energy to ruminants through breakdown of plant fibers. The current study hypothesized that; microbiome deciphers niche specialization for nutrient utilization and engineers the rumen ecosystem comprehensively. It has raised the interest in fundamental understanding of the rumen microbiome to develop novel approaches for improving the livestock production. Present mini-review with current literature reveals upcoming ‘omics’ based approaches in order to ascertain the said purpose and would accomplish the major progress in animal phenotype improvement through Rumen microbiome understanding and their manipulation.