Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
Description
Sorghum is known as important feed-stuff in tropical regions where rainfall is insufficient for the cultivation of maize. Furthermore, those sorghum cultivars rich in tannins are naturally protected to a certain extent against bird damage, insect pests and moulds. Nevertheless, tannins impair the feed quality. Thus, the objectives of this study were to investigate whether ensiling could be a suitable preservation method for sorghum grain originally rich in tannins and if it is possible to reduce tannin content during fermentation.
Citation
Ott, E. M.; Acosta Aragón, Y.; and Gabel, M., "Ensiling of Tannin-Containing Sorghum Grain" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 54.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/54
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Ensiling of Tannin-Containing Sorghum Grain
Sorghum is known as important feed-stuff in tropical regions where rainfall is insufficient for the cultivation of maize. Furthermore, those sorghum cultivars rich in tannins are naturally protected to a certain extent against bird damage, insect pests and moulds. Nevertheless, tannins impair the feed quality. Thus, the objectives of this study were to investigate whether ensiling could be a suitable preservation method for sorghum grain originally rich in tannins and if it is possible to reduce tannin content during fermentation.
