Method of inhibiting methanogenesis

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a technique to inhibit methanogens from producing methane. The use of Alcaligenes faecalis can inhibit methanogens from producing methane.

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         9 . A methanogenesis inhibitor comprising  Alcaligenes faecalis  which uses acetic acid as a substrate under anaerobic conditions. 
     
     
         10 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 , wherein  Alcaligenes faecalis  is in a dried form. 
     
     
         11 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 , further comprising an additive or a carrier. 
     
     
         12 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 , which is used for administration to a ruminant. 
     
     
         13 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 , which is applied to a paddy field, lake, or aquaculture pond. 
     
     
         14 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 , wherein said  Alcaligenes faecalis  is  Alcaligenes faecalis  No. 4 (FERM BP-11247). 
     
     
         15 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 14 , wherein said  Alcaligenes faecalis  No. 4 is in a dried form. 
     
     
         16 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 14 , further comprising an additive or a carrier. 
     
     
         17 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 14 , which is used for administration to a ruminant. 
     
     
         18 . The methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 14 , which is applied to a paddy field, lake, or aquaculture pond. 
     
     
         19 . A feed for a ruminant comprising the methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 . 
     
     
         20 . The feed for a ruminant of  claim 19 , wherein said  Alcaligenes faecalis  is  Alcaligenes faecalis  No. 4. 
     
     
         21 . A fertilizer comprising the methanogenesis inhibitor of  claim 9 . 
     
     
         22 . The fertilizer of  claim 21 , wherein said  Alcaligenes faecalis  is  Alcaligenes faecalis  No. 4.