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Yin H, Zhao M, Yang R, Sun J, Yu Z, Bai C, Xue Y. Effect of Regulation of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Inoculated with Lactobacillus buchneri or Bacillus licheniformis Regarding the Dynamics of Bacterial and Fungal Communities on Aerobic Stability. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1471. [PMID: 38891280 PMCID: PMC11174963 DOI: 10.3390/plants13111471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Enhancing the aerobic stability of whole-plant corn silage is essential for producing high-quality silage. Our research assessed the effect of inoculation with Lactobacillus buchneri or Bacillus licheniformis and its modulation of the bacterial and fungal microbial community structure in an aerobic stage of whole-plant corn silage. Following treatment with a distilled sterile water control, Lactobacillus buchneri, and Bacillus licheniformis (2 × 105 cfu/g), whole-plant corn was ensiled for 60 days. Samples were taken on days 0, 3, and 7 of aerobic exposure, and the results showed that inoculation with Lactobacillus buchneri or Bacillus licheniformis improved the aerobic stability of silage when compared to the effect of the control (p < 0.05). Inoculation with Bacillus licheniformis attenuated the increase in pH value and the decrease in lactic acid in the aerobic stage (p < 0.05), reducing the filamentous fungal counts. On the other hand, inoculation with Lactobacillus buchneri or Bacillus licheniformis increased the diversity of the fungal communities (p < 0.05), complicating the correlation between bacteria or fungi, reducing the relative abundance of Acetobacter and Paenibacillus in bacterial communities, and inhibiting the tendency of Monascus to replace Issatchenkia in fungal communities, thus delaying the aerobic spoilage process. Due to the prevention of the development of aerobic spoilage microorganisms, the silage injected with Lactobacillus buchneri or Bacillus licheniformis exhibited improved aerobic stability.
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- Hang Yin
- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot 010010, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
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- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center of Development and Utilization of Microbial Resources in Silage, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Science, Hohhot 010031, China
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Wang L, Bao J, Zhuo X, Li Y, Zhan W, Xie Y, Wu Z, Yu Z. Effects of Lentilactobacillus buchneri and chemical additives on fermentation profile, chemical composition, and nutrient digestibility of high-moisture corn silage. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1296392. [PMID: 38111736 PMCID: PMC10725986 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1296392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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High-moisture corn silage presents a novel approach to reduce forage feeding expenses and enhance animal performance. Nevertheless, given corn's proclivity for starch, suboptimal fermentation quality in high-moisture corn silage can lead to spoilage, posing risks to livestock well-being. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of different additives on the fermentation profile, chemical composition, nutrient digestibility of high-moisture corn (HMC) silage. All treatments improved the quality of high-moisture corn silage fermentation, as demonstrated by a decrease in pH and increase in lactic acid (LA) content. The high-moisture corn silage had a low content of trans fatty acids (TFA). Fermentation effectively decreased prolamin content while increasing 48-h in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), estimated total tract starch digestibility (eTTSD), total digestible nutrient (TDN), and relative grain quality (RGQ) of high-moisture corn silage. Nonetheless, no effect was observed on the 48-h IVDMD of high-moisture corn silage among the different treatments. Pearson's correlation analysis indicated that neutral detergent fiber (aNDF), neutral detergent insoluble protein (NDIP), crude protein (CP), zein, and prolamin closely correlated with the digestibility of high-moisture corn. The study's findings demonstrate that inoculating L. buchneri and potassium sorbate can improve the quality of high-moisture corn silage fermentation and digestibility in different hybrids. The results will provide insights for enhancing farm productivity and profitability in China.
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- Lei Wang
- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition, College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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Okoye CO, Wu Y, Wang Y, Gao L, Li X, Jiang J. Fermentation profile, aerobic stability, and microbial community dynamics of corn straw ensiled with Lactobacillus buchneri PC-C1 and Lactobacillus plantarum PC1-1. Microbiol Res 2023; 270:127329. [PMID: 36812838 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Corn straw is suitable for preservation as silage despite being neglected due to its varying chemical composition, yield, and pathogenic influence during ensiling. This study examined the effects of beneficial organic acid-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB), including Lactobacillus buchneri (Lb), L. plantarum (Lp), or their combination (LpLb), on fermentation profile, aerobic stability, and microbial community dynamics of corn straw harvested at late maturity stage after 7d, 14d, 30d, and 60d of ensiling. Higher levels of beneficial organic acids, LAB counts, and crude protein (CP), and lower levels of pH and ammonia nitrogen were detected in LpLb-treated silages after 60d. Lactobacillus, Candida, and Issatchenkia abundances were higher (P < 0.05) in Lb and LpLb-treated corn straw silages after 30d and 60d ensiling. Additionally, the positive correlation between Lactobacillus, Lactococcus and Pediococcus, and the negative correlation with Acinetobacter in LpLb-treated silages after 60d emphasizes a potent interaction mechanism initiated by organic acid and composite metabolite production to reduce pathogenic microorganisms' growth. Also, a significant correlation between Lb and LpLb-treated silages with CP and neutral detergent fiber after 60d further highlights the synergistic effect of incorporating L. buchneri and L. plantarum for improved nutritional components of mature silages. The combination of L. buchneri and L. plantarum improved aerobic stability, fermentation quality, and bacterial community and reduced fungal population after 60d of ensiling, which are properties of well-preserved corn straw.
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- Charles Obinwanne Okoye
- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; Department of Zoology & Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China; School of Environment & Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
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Yin H, Zhao M, Pan G, Zhang H, Yang R, Sun J, Yu Z, Bai C, Xue Y. Effects of Bacillus subtilis or Lentilactobacillus buchneri on aerobic stability, and the microbial community in aerobic exposure of whole plant corn silage. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1177031. [PMID: 37138619 PMCID: PMC10149863 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1177031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Bacillus subtilis or Lentilactobacillus buchneri on the fermentation quality, aerobic stability, and bacterial and fungal communities of whole plant corn silage during aerobic exposure. Whole plant corn was harvested at the wax maturity stage, which chopped to a length of approximately 1 cm, and treated with the following: distilled sterile water control, 2.0 × 105 CFU/g of Lentilactobacillus buchneri (LB) or 2.0 × 105 CFU/g of Bacillus subtilis (BS) for 42 days silage. Then, the samples were exposed to air (23-28°C) after opening and sampled at 0, 18 and 60 h, to investigate fermentation quality, bacterial and fungal communities, and aerobic stability. Inoculation with LB or BS increased the pH value, acetic acid, and ammonia nitrogen content of silage (P < 0.05), but it was still far below the threshold of inferior silage, the yield of ethanol was reduced (P < 0.05), and satisfactory fermentation quality was achieved. With the extension of the aerobic exposure time, inoculation with LB or BS prolonged the aerobic stabilization time of silage, attenuated the trend of pH increase during aerobic exposure, and increased the residues of lactic acid and acetic acid. The bacterial and fungal alpha diversity indices gradually declined, and the relative abundance of Basidiomycota and Kazachstania gradually increased. The relative abundance of Weissella and unclassified_f_Enterobacteria was higher and the relative abundance of Kazachstania was lower after inoculation with BS compared to the CK group. According to the correlation analysis, Bacillus and Kazachstania are bacteria and fungi that are more closely related to aerobic spoilage and inoculation with LB or BS could inhibit spoilage. The FUNGuild predictive analysis indicated that the higher relative abundance of fungal parasite-undefined saprotroph in the LB or BS groups at AS2, may account for its good aerobic stability. In conclusion, silage inoculated with LB or BS had better fermentation quality and improved aerobic stability by effectively inhibiting the microorganisms that induce aerobic spoilage.
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- Hang Yin
- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Chunsheng Bai,
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- Inner Mongolia Engineering Research Center of Development and Utilization of Microbial Resources in Silage, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Key Laboratory of Microbial Ecology of Silage, Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Science, Hohhot, China
- Yanlin Xue,
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Ridwan R, Abdelbagi M, Sofyan A, Fidriyanto R, Astuti WD, Fitri A, Sholikin MM, Rohmatussolihat, Sarwono KA, Jayanegara A, Widyastuti Y. A meta-analysis to observe silage microbiome differentiated by the use of inoculant and type of raw material. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1063333. [PMID: 36910222 PMCID: PMC9998704 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1063333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
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Silage fermentation is naturally carried out by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to mainly produce lactic acid (LA) and other organic acids as preservatives. Along with fermentation time, the growth of LAB will replace and suppress undesirable microorganisms. This meta-analysis study aimed to explore silage microbiome differentiated by LAB inoculants and type of raw materials. A total of 37 articles with 185 studies and 475 datasets were used for building up the meta-database. Data were subjected to the mixed model methodology. The parameters observed were silage quality and silage microbiome post-ensiling process. Results revealed that four bacterial genera along with Weissella dominated the post-ensiling process. The addition of lactic acid inoculants in the silage has increased the abundance of Lactobacillus spp. and decreased the Shannon index significantly. Moreover, the abundance of both L. plantarum and L. buchneri increased, and subsequently, Weissella, Pseudomonas, Proteobacteria, pH value, ammoniacal nitrogen (NH3-N), coliforms, and the yeasts were decreased significantly due to the addition of LAB inoculants in silage (p < 0.05). Environmental factors such as temperature affected the existence of Pseudomonas, Exiguobacterium, and Acinetobacter. However, the dry matter, LA, acetic acid (AA), the ratio of LA to AA, and the LAB population were enhanced significantly (p < 0.05). Among the LAB types, the lowest abundance of Pseudomonas was due to the LAB group, while the lowest abundance of Weissella and Proteobacteria was due to the addition of the combined LAB group. In conclusion, the addition of LAB is effectively enhancing the silage microbiome and silage quality by altering bacterial diversity and the metabolic products of the silage materials for safe preservation.
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- Roni Ridwan
- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.,Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Production University of Khartoum, Khartoum North, Sudan.,Study Program of Nutrition and Feed Science, Graduate School of IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.,Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.,Study Program of Nutrition and Feed Science, Graduate School of IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.,Research Center for Animal Husbandry, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Study Program of Nutrition and Feed Science, Graduate School of IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia.,Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Animal Feed and Nutrition Modelling (AFENUE) Research Group, Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, Faculty of Animal Science, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia.,Department of Nutrition and Feed Technology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Cibinong, Indonesia
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Lentilactobacillus buchneri Preactivation Affects the Mitigation of Methane Emission in Corn Silage Treated with or without Urea. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8120747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different forms of Lentilactobacillus buchneri on the in vitro methane production, fermentation characteristics, nutritional quality, and aerobic stability of corn silage treated with or without urea. The following treatments were applied prior to ensiling: (1) no urea treatment and LB; (2) no urea treatment+freeze dried LB; (3) no urea treatment+preactivated LB; (4) with urea treatment+no LB; (5) with urea treatment+freeze dried LB; (6) with urea treatment+preactivated. LB was applied at a rate of 3 × 108 cfu/kg on a fresh basis, while urea was applied at a rate of 1% on the basis of dry matter. Data measured at different time points were analyzed according to a completely randomized design, with a 2 × 3 × 5 factorial arrangement of treatments, while the others were analyzed with a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement. Preactivated LB was more effective than freeze-dried LB in reducing silage pH, ammonia nitrogen, cell-wall components, yeast count, and carbon dioxide production, as well as increasing lactic acid and residual water-soluble carbohydrate and aerobic stability (p < 0.0001). A significant reduction in the methane ratio was observed after 24 h and 48 h incubation with preactivated forms of LB (p < 0.001). The results indicated that preactivated LB combined with urea improved fermentation characteristics, nutritional quality, and aerobic stability and reduced the methane ratio of corn silages.
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Sun H, Liao C, Lu G, Zheng Y, Cheng Q, Xie Y, Wang C, Chen C, Li P. Role of Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum during anaerobic storage of ear-removed corn on biogas production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 364:128061. [PMID: 36195220 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To optimize the volatile fatty acid production for anaerobic fermentation, the ear-removed corn was ensiled without (control) or with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (LP), Lacticaseibacillus paracasei (LC) and L. paraplantarum (LpP). Inoculation of LpP increased acetic acid content by 40%, and decreased butyric acid content by 38% in relative to control. Moreover, inoculation of LpP decreased the bacterial alpha diversity indices, while inherent species of Lentilactobacillus buchneri and L. hilgardii dominated the anaerobic fermentation. In particular, inoculation of LpP restricted the growth of yeasts and production of propionic acid at the early stage of storage, but continuously stimulated anaerobic fermentation, resulting in a higher maximal cumulative gas emissions of methane (by about 20 %) than that of LP and LC. Therefore, inoculation of LpP during anaerobic storage was favorable to produce intermediate metabolites (acetic acid) for subsequent biogas production of ear-removed corn.
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- Hong Sun
- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding & Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding & Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China
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- College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding & Reproduction in the Plateau Mountainous Region, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, Guizhou, China.
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The performance of lactic acid bacteria in silage production: a review of modern biotechnology for silage improvement. Microbiol Res 2022; 266:127212. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2022.127212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 09/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Yang X, Bao Y, Shao T, Wang W, Ma P, Wang W, Gallo A, Yuan X. Altitudinal Distribution Patterns of Phyllosphere Microbial Communities and Their Contribution to Silage Fermentation of Kobresia pygmaea Along the Elevation Gradient on the Tibetan Plateau. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:874582. [PMID: 35685941 PMCID: PMC9173736 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.874582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The study aimed to reveal altitudinal distribution patterns of phyllosphere microbial communities and silage fermentation of Kobresia pygmaea along the elevation gradient on the Tibetan Plateau. The K. pygmaea was individually collected from 2,500, 3,000, 4,000, 4,500, and 5,000 m above sea level (a.s.l.) on the Tibetan Plateau and ensiled for 60 days, respectively. The phyllosphere bacterial diversity increased while fungal diversity decreased along the elevation gradient, and bacterial and fungal richness showed a unimodal distribution with peak abundance at 4,000 and 3,000 m a.s.l., respectively. After 60 days of ensiling, the bacterial and fungal community composition changed but did not exhibit clear altitudinal distribution patterns. All K. pygmaea underwent a weak fermentation indicated by pH above 5.0 and low ratio of lactic/acetic acid (LA/AA). The S5000 and S3000 showed the highest and lowest pH, respectively. Although Lactobacillus dominated S4000 after 60 days of ensiling, S4000 still exhibited poor fermentation quality as well as silages from the other four regions. The higher ammonia N concentrations in S3000 and S4000 than the other silages were consistent with the detectable butyric acid in S3000 and S4000. The silage fermentation of K. pygmaea collected from five regions exhibited poor fermentation quality, thereby inoculating lactic acid bacteria to K. pygmaea before ensiling is highly recommended to improve fermentation quality on the Tibetan Plateau.
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- Xin Yang
- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement of Tibetan Barley and Yak, Lhasa, China
- Institute of Grass Science, TAR Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lhasa, China
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- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition (DIANA), Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Institute of Ensiling and Processing of Grass, College of Agro-Grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China
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Benjamim da Silva É, Liu X, Mellinger C, Gressley TF, Stypinski JD, Moyer NA, Kung L. Effect of dry matter content on the microbial community and on the effectiveness of a microbial inoculant to improve the aerobic stability of corn silage. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:5024-5043. [DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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