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Anaerobic degradation of cellulose and formation of methane

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The existing knowledge of anaerobic digestion of cellulose-containing wastes and methane formation is reviewed. Mutual relationships between the individual phases of this complex process and the mechanism of methane biosynthesis are discussed in three sections: (1) Non-methanogenic phase and digestion of cellulose; (2) methanogenic phase and methanogenesis; (3) mixed cultures and their advantages.

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    O. Volfová, O. Suchardová & V. Krumphanzl

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Volfová, O., Suchardová, O. & Krumphanzl, V. Anaerobic degradation of cellulose and formation of methane. Folia Microbiol 27, 354–362 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02883139

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