培菌白蚁肠道共生微生物降解木质纤维素的研究进展OA

Lignocellulose,the dry matter of plants,consists of a matrix of cellulose and hemicellulose that provides structural rigidity and toughness.It is an extremely abundant resource with significant potential for sustainable energy production.Converting lignocellulose into ener-gy materials could help alleviate global energy shortages.However,its complex and recalcitrant structure makes degradation and utilization challenging.Microbial methods are commonly employed to break down lignocellulose,thereby enhancing the availability of renewable re-sources.Termites are one of the oldest and most successful efficient lignocellulose decomposers in nature,widely distributed.Among them,termites belong to the higher order of the termite subfamily of the termite family.There are a large number of microorganisms with lignocellu-lose degradation ability in the gut,which can develop and utilize lignocellulose.Advanced cultured termites have unique characteristics due to their different lifestyles and foods,and have a higher efficiency in degrading lignocellulose compared to other termites.This paper summarizes the biological characteristics,intestinal structure,and role of symbiotic microorganisms in the gut of termites in the degradation of lignocellu-lose,in order to provide reference for further research and utilization of termite degradation of lignocellulose.