Track 1-11: Advances in Forage Conservation to Improve Quality
Description
Hebei province is one of the main production areas of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) in China. While alfalfa is used to make silages, it is necessary to improve the fermentation quality of alfalfa silage. Jujube powder which contains a high content of sugar, might be a good material to ensile mixed with alfalfa. On the other hand, the effect of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has been documented and has been used as an additive to achieve good preservation of silage.
The objective of this study was a) to screen different ratios of jujube powder in the mixed silage of alfalfa and jujube powder and b) verify the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum strain on fermentation quality of the alfalfa silages.
Citation
Tian, Jipeng; Yu, Zhu; Liu, Zhongkuan; Liu, Zhenyu; Zhang, Qing; Li, Xujiao; and Wang, Yu, "Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum on Fermentation Quality of Alfalfa Silages Mixed with Different Proportions of Jujube Powder" (2020). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 26.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/1-11/26
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Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum on Fermentation Quality of Alfalfa Silages Mixed with Different Proportions of Jujube Powder
Hebei province is one of the main production areas of alfalfa (Medicago sativa) in China. While alfalfa is used to make silages, it is necessary to improve the fermentation quality of alfalfa silage. Jujube powder which contains a high content of sugar, might be a good material to ensile mixed with alfalfa. On the other hand, the effect of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) has been documented and has been used as an additive to achieve good preservation of silage.
The objective of this study was a) to screen different ratios of jujube powder in the mixed silage of alfalfa and jujube powder and b) verify the effect of Lactobacillus plantarum strain on fermentation quality of the alfalfa silages.
