Methane Production and Bacterial Diversity in the Agricultural Area

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that is produced naturally through various biological processes, including the decomposition of organic matter. Two common sources of methane production are cow dung and paddy soil. Cow dung is a rich source of organic matter and is widely used as a fertilizer and fuel. Methane production from cow dung occurs in the rumen of cows during the digestion process, where the bacteria present in the rumen break down the organic matter and produce methane as a by-product. The major methanogens are members of the Archaea domain, specifically the genus Methanobrevibacter. These methanogens are known to produce methane by breaking down the complex organic matter in the cow