Publication Date
1997
Description
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L) and timothy (Phleum pratense L) were ensiled in laboratory silos to evaluate the effect of cellulase derived from Acremonium (0, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.02% to alfalfa and 0, 0.006, 0.012, and 0.024% to timothy) on silage fermentation. In alfalfa, the addition of cellulase inhibited the production of butyric acid, and as the percentage of cellulase increased, the concentration of ammonia decreased and the content of lactic acid increased. The dry matter recovery significantly decreased with the addition of cellulase. The quality of timothy silage also increased due to the absence of butyric acid. The quality of silage and dry matter recovery were the highest with 0.006% and 0.012% additions of cellulase, but low with 0.024% addition of the cellulase.
Citation
Atakul, K; Aniwaru, A; Narasaki, N; No, E; and Chase, E, "Effects of a New Cellulase Derived from Acremonium on Silage Fermentation" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1997/session14/12
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Effects of a New Cellulase Derived from Acremonium on Silage Fermentation
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L) and timothy (Phleum pratense L) were ensiled in laboratory silos to evaluate the effect of cellulase derived from Acremonium (0, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.02% to alfalfa and 0, 0.006, 0.012, and 0.024% to timothy) on silage fermentation. In alfalfa, the addition of cellulase inhibited the production of butyric acid, and as the percentage of cellulase increased, the concentration of ammonia decreased and the content of lactic acid increased. The dry matter recovery significantly decreased with the addition of cellulase. The quality of timothy silage also increased due to the absence of butyric acid. The quality of silage and dry matter recovery were the highest with 0.006% and 0.012% additions of cellulase, but low with 0.024% addition of the cellulase.
