Publication Date
1985
Location
Kyoto Japan
Description
The effects of cellulase preparation (Meicelase) on silage fermentation were studied using the first cutting alfalfa and timothy. In one-liter laboratory silos with Meicelase of 0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0:8% of the fresh grasses, the fermentative quality was examined throughout a 30 day ensilage period. The amount of the lactic acid in the silage with the Meicelase was considerably greater than the control silage with no additive. In addition, the pH of that silage was low and the content of water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) was high. However, the differences in the amount of Meicelase applied had no effects in the fermentative quality. Moreover after 30 days, the cellulose content in the Meicelase treated silage was reduced. It was observed that the hydrolyzed product of cellulose was used in the silage fermentation which, in turn, improved the fermentative quality.
Citation
No, E; Harasawa, Y; Ataku, A; Narasaki, n; and Sueyoshi, T, "Effect of Cellulase Preparation on Fermentation of Silage" (1985). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 40.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1985/ses9/40)
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Effect of Cellulase Preparation on Fermentation of Silage
Kyoto Japan
The effects of cellulase preparation (Meicelase) on silage fermentation were studied using the first cutting alfalfa and timothy. In one-liter laboratory silos with Meicelase of 0, 0.2, 0.4 and 0:8% of the fresh grasses, the fermentative quality was examined throughout a 30 day ensilage period. The amount of the lactic acid in the silage with the Meicelase was considerably greater than the control silage with no additive. In addition, the pH of that silage was low and the content of water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) was high. However, the differences in the amount of Meicelase applied had no effects in the fermentative quality. Moreover after 30 days, the cellulose content in the Meicelase treated silage was reduced. It was observed that the hydrolyzed product of cellulose was used in the silage fermentation which, in turn, improved the fermentative quality.
