Methanogens are the bacteria which grow anaerobically on cellulosic material and produce large amount of methane along with CO2 and water.
- Present in cattle (rumen) a part of stomach.
- They help in
(a) Breaking down of cellulose present in food of cattle.
(b) Nutrition of animal for digestion of cellulose.
The excreta of cattle is rich in these bacteria (methenogenes) and therefore can be used for generation of biogas.
