Editing microbes to mitigate enteric methane emissions in livestock.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
; 40(10): 300, 2024 Aug 13.
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ABSTRACT
Livestock production significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions particularly methane (CH4) emissions thereby influencing climate change. To address this issue further, it is crucial to establish strategies that simultaneously increase ruminant productivity while minimizing GHG emissions, particularly from cattle, sheep, and goats. Recent advancements have revealed the potential for modulating the rumen microbial ecosystem through genetic selection to reduce methane (CH4) production, and by microbial genome editing including CRISPR/Cas9, TALENs (Transcription Activator-Like Effector Nucleases), ZFNs (Zinc Finger Nucleases), RNA interference (RNAi), Pime editing, Base editing and double-stranded break-free (DSB-free). These technologies enable precise genetic modifications, offering opportunities to enhance traits that reduce environmental impact and optimize metabolic pathways. Additionally, various nutrition-related measures have shown promise in mitigating methane emissions to varying extents. This review aims to present a future-oriented viewpoint on reducing methane emissions from ruminants by leveraging CRISPR/Cas9 technology to engineer the microbial consortia within the rumen. The ultimate objective is to develop sustainable livestock production methods that effectively decrease methane emissions, while maintaining animal health and productivity.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Rumen
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Gases de Efecto Invernadero
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Ganado
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Sistemas CRISPR-Cas
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Edición Génica
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Metano
Límite:
Animals
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En
Revista:
World J Microbiol Biotechnol
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Indonesia
Pais de publicación:
Alemania