Datasets of shotgun metagenomics evaluation of rumen microbiota of South African mutton merino sheep

The rumen microbial consortium plays a crucial role in the production performance and health of the ruminant animal. They are responsible for breaking down complex plant materials such as cellulose and hemicellulose to release usable energy by the host animal. Rumen microbial diversity manipulation...

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Main Authors: Abiodun Mayowa Akanmu, Este van Marle-Kӧster, Abubeker Hassen, Festus Adeyemi Adejoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Data in Brief
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235234092300714X