Revista de Bioprocessamento e Biotécnicas

In Silico Approaches for Forming Microbial Consortiums with Anaerobic Fungi

Abstract

Hong Li

Anaerobic fungi are vital components of the rumen microbiome, significantly contributing to plant biomass degradation. Despite their potential, their application in industrial processes like biofuel production remains underutilized. One effective strategy to boost the efficiency of anaerobic fungi is to form microbial consortiums with compatible partners. This article explores the use of in silico methods to identify suitable microbial partners for anaerobic fungi, emphasizing their metabolic interactions and the advantages of consortiums for enhancing biomass degradation.