Wallace R J
Rowett Research Institute, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, UK.
FEMS Microbiol Lett. 1992 Dec 15;100(1-3):529-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1992.tb14088.x.
Research on rumen microorganisms has contributed greatly to our understanding of anaerobic microbial ecosystems, and has also influenced feeding practices and nutritional modelling with ruminants. However, it can be argued that rumen microbiology has not yet fulfilled its true potential. Growth-promoting ionophores, antibiotics and microbial feed additives were introduced before their microbiological effects had been determined. A more pro-active role for the microbiologist was predicted with the advent of recombinant DNA technology. Whether ventures in molecular biology can be applied successfully to benefit nutrition and health is likely to depend on whether means can be found for maintaining new strains in vivo.
对瘤胃微生物的研究极大地促进了我们对厌氧微生物生态系统的理解，也影响了反刍动物的饲养实践和营养模型。然而，可以说瘤胃微生物学尚未发挥其真正的潜力。促生长离子载体、抗生素和微生物饲料添加剂在其微生物学效应确定之前就已被引入。随着重组DNA技术的出现，预计微生物学家将发挥更积极的作用。分子生物学的尝试能否成功应用以促进营养和健康，可能取决于能否找到在体内维持新菌株的方法。
