| Literature DB >> 5785952 |
C J Van Nevel, H K Henderickx, D I Demeyer, J Martin.
Abstract
Methane production from pyruvate by mixed rumen bacteria in vitro was nearly totally inhibited by chloral hydrate (0.1 mumole/ml of incubation fluid). This effect was accompanied by an accumulation of gaseous hydrogen and an increase in propionic acid production. Infusion of chloral hydrate (4 g/day) into the rumen of a sheep produced the same effects. Evidence is presented for a direct toxic effect of chloral hydrate upon methane bacteria. Results are discussed in terms of fermentation balances.Entities:
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Year: 1969 PMID: 5785952 PMCID: PMC377782 DOI: 10.1128/am.17.5.695-700.1969
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Microbiol ISSN: 0003-6919