Investigating the Microbial Community in the Termite Hindgut – Interview
Summary
Jared Leadbetter explains why the termite-gut microbial community is an excellent system for studying the complex interactions between microbes. The symbiotic relationship existing between the host insect and lignocellulose-degrading gut microbes is explained, as well as the industrial uses of these microbes for degrading plant biomass and generating biofuels.
Abstract
Jared Leadbetter explains why the termite-gut microbial community is an excellent system for studying the complex interactions between microbes. The symbiotic relationship existing between the host insect and lignocellulose-degrading gut microbes is explained, as well as the industrial uses of these microbes for degrading plant biomass and generating biofuels.
Disclosures
The authors have nothing to disclose.
Cite This Article
Leadbetter, J. Investigating the Microbial Community in the Termite Hindgut – Interview. J. Vis. Exp. (4), e196, doi:10.3791/196 (2007).