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Acta Prataculturae Sinica ›› 2009, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (6): 122-127.

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The dynamics of Ceratoides arborescens fermentation quality in the process of ensiling

TAO Lian, YU Zhu   

  1. Institute of Grassland Science, China Agriculture University, Beijing 100193, China
  • Received:2008-10-20 Online:2009-12-20 Published:2009-12-20

Abstract: The effects of different additives, including LAB, cellulase and LAB+cellulase on the dynamics of Ceratoides arborescens fermentation quality in the process of ensiling were investigated. The bags of each treatment were opened 1, 3, 5, 10, 30, and 45 d after ensilage at room temperature. The pH value declined rapidly in the initial 3-5 d of the fermentation. The lactic acid content increased considerably during the first 10 d, and the contents of ammonia-N and butyric acid increased slowly with storage time. The pH value, the contents of ammonia-N and butyric acid of all the treatments were lower and the content of lactic acid were increased than those the control. The additives improved the fermentation quality of C. arborescens silages and among the treatments, the LAB additives+cellulase treatment showed the most obvious effect.

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