Anaerobic chamber for growth of fastidious microorganisms Molecular biology facilities for microbial transformation and genetics research Computer networking for DNA sequence analyses. Genetic diversity of microorganisms in the rumen and gastrointestinal tract or on fresh or processed meats Diversity within the 16S rRNA genes permits studies of microbial ecology within mixed populations. These studies forcus on the interactions between microoranisms and how they function in complex communities and biofilms. Microscopy and dark room facilities 2. Tannins are plant products that inhibit digestion in livestock.
Some microorganisms are resistant to tannins.
This program focuses on discovering and studying the microbial mechanisms of tannin resistance and their genetic controls. FPLC and HPLC analysis of antinutritive factors 4. Isolation and identification of microorganisms that alleviate antinutritional effects of plant secondary products. Microorganisms that display resistance to toxic effects of tannins, non-Protein amino acids and other antinutritive factors are being identified, characterised and studied to determine the biochemical mechanisms and genetics of resistance. The development of rapid assays for detecting microbial contaminants in food.