Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol.104, No.5, 432-434, 2007
Effect of adding cellulolytic bacterium on stable cellulose-degrading microbial community
The introduction of an exogenous cellulolytic bacterium into a microbial community that was degrading rice straw effectively was evaluated. A stable coexistence of the indigenous and exogenous cellulolytic bacteria was achieved by adjusting the cultivation conditions. The obtained community required several subcultures to reach the highest degradation efficiency.