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Ma D, Li J, Liu J, Wang R, Meng Q, Li J, Zhang S, Shan A. The gain effect of microbial consortia induced by adaptive domestication for efficient conversion of Chinese cabbage waste by anaerobic fermentation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 922:171313. [PMID: 38417508 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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The resource-based treatment of Chinese cabbage waste by anaerobic fermentation can effectively mitigate air, soil, and groundwater pollution. However, the compatibility between fermentative microorganisms and the environment might be a crucial limiting factor for the resource recycling of Chinese cabbage waste. Therefore, the gain effect of microbial consortia (JMRS, JMRST, JMRSZ, JCCW, JCCWT and JCCWZ) induced by adaptive domestication for efficient conversion of Chinese cabbage waste by anaerobic fermentation were explored in this study. A total of 42 single subsamples with same weights were randomly divided into seven treatments: sterile deionized water (Control); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JMRS (MRS); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JMRST (MRST); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JMRSZ (MRSZ); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JCCW (CCW); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JCCWT (CCWT); anaerobic fermentation inoculated with JCCWZ (CCWZ) and samples were taken on days 30 and 60 after anaerobic fermentation. The results exhibited that all the treatments contributed to high levels of lactic acid (178.77-201.79 g/kg dry matter) and low levels of ammonia-N (12.99-21.03 g/kg total nitrogen). Meanwhile, MRSZ enhanced (p < 0.05) acetic acid levels (1.53 g/kg dry matter) and resulted in the lowest yeast counts. Microbiologically, the addition of microbial consortia decreased the linear discriminant analysis (LDA) scores of Massilia and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia. Moreover, MRSZ enriched (p < 0.05) Lactobacillus hilgardii, and decreased (p < 0.05) the abundance of bacteria containing mobile elements and potentially pathogenic bacteria. In conclusion, JMRSZ improved the efficient conversion of Chinese cabbage waste for resource utilization.
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- Dongbo Ma
- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
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- Tarim Key Laboratory of Animal Husbandry Science and Technology, College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Alar 843300, China
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- College of animal science and technology, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China.
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An J, Sun L, Liu M, Dai R, Ge G, Wang Z, Jia Y. Influences of Growth Stage and Ensiling Time on Fermentation Characteristics, Nitrite, and Bacterial Communities during Ensiling of Alfalfa. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:84. [PMID: 38202392 PMCID: PMC10780930 DOI: 10.3390/plants13010084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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This study examined the impacts of growth stage and ensiling duration on the fermentation characteristics, nitrite content, and bacterial communities during the ensiling of alfalfa. Harvested alfalfa was divided into two groups: vegetative growth stage (VG) and late budding stage (LB). The fresh alfalfa underwent wilting until reaching approximately 65% moisture content, followed by natural fermentation. The experiment followed a completely randomized design, with samples collected after the wilting of alfalfa raw materials (MR) and on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 15, 30, and 60 of fermentation. The growth stage significantly influenced the chemical composition of alfalfa, with crude protein content being significantly higher in the vegetative growth stage alfalfa compared to that in the late budding stage (p < 0.05). Soluble carbohydrates, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent fiber content were significantly lower in the vegetative growth stage compared to the late budding stage (p < 0.05). Nitrite content, nitrate content, nitrite reductase activity, and nitrate reductase activity were all significantly higher in the vegetative growth stage compared to the late budding stage (p < 0.05). In terms of fermentation parameters, silage from the late budding stage exhibited superior characteristics compared to that from the vegetative growth stage. Compared to the alfalfa silage during the vegetative growth stage, the late budding stage group exhibited a higher lactate content and lower pH level. Notably, butyric acid was only detected in the silage from the vegetative growth stage group. Throughout the ensiling process, nitrite content, nitrate levels, nitrite reductase activity, and nitrate reductase activity decreased in both treatment groups. The dominant lactic acid bacteria differed between the two groups, with Enterococcus being predominant in vegetative growth stage alfalfa silage, and Weissella being predominant in late budding stage silage, transitioning to Lactiplantibacillus in the later stages of fermentation. On the 3rd day of silage fermentation, the vegetative growth stage group exhibited the highest abundance of Enterococcus, which subsequently decreased to its lowest level on the 15th day. Correlation analysis revealed that lactic acid bacteria, including Limosilactobacillus, Levilactobacillus, Loigolactobacillus, Pediococcus, Lactiplantibacillus, and Weissella, played a key role in nitrite and nitrate degradation in alfalfa silage. The presence of nitrite may be linked to Erwinia, unclassified_o__Enterobacterales, Pantoea, Exiguobacterium, Enterobacter, and Allorhizobium-Neorhizobium-Pararhizobium-Rhizobium.
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- Jiangbo An
- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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- Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot 010031, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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- Key Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China; (J.A.); (M.L.); (R.D.); (G.G.); (Z.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Grassland Resources, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010019, China
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Wu D, Ma X, Meng Y, Cai R, Zhang X, Liu L, Deng L, Chen C, Wang F, Xu Q, He B, He M, Hu R, Zhen J, Han Y, He S, Xu L. Impact of nitrogen application and crop stage on epiphytic microbial communities on silage maize leaf surfaces. PeerJ 2023; 11:e16386. [PMID: 38025755 PMCID: PMC10656910 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This study aimed to examine the impact of nitrogen (N) fertilization on phyllosphere microorganisms in silage maize (Zea mays) to enhance the production of high-quality silage. The effects of different N application rates (160, 240, and 320 kg ha-1) and maturity stages (flowering and dough stages) on microbial diversity, abundance and physiochemical properties of the leaf surfaces were evaluated in a field experiment. The results showed that N application rates did not significantly impact the abundance of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), aerobic bacteria (AB), yeasts, or molds on the leaf surfaces. However, these microbes were more abundant during the flowering stage compared to the dough stage. Furthermore, the N application rate had no significant impact on inorganic phosphorus, soluble sugar, free amino acids, total phenolic content, and soluble protein concentrations, or pH levels on the leaf surfaces. Notably, these chemical indices were lower during the dough stage. The abundance of Pantoea decreased with higher N application rates, while that of other microorganisms did not changes significantly. The abundance of AB, LAB, yeasts, and molds were positively correlated with soluble sugar, soluble protein, inorganic phosphorus, free amino acids, and total phenolic concentrations on leaf surfaces. Moreover, water loss was negatively correlated with the abundance of AB, LAB, yeasts, and molds, whereas water retention capacity and stomatal density were positively correlated with microbial abundance. We recommend applying an optimal N rate of 160 kg ha-1 to silage maize and harvesting at the flowering stage is recommended.
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- Dan Wu
- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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- College of Agronomy and Life Sciences, Zhaotong University, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China
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Sun J, Wang J, Bai C, Zhao J, Yun Y, Yu Z, Xue Y, Zhang T, Bao W. Natural fermentation quality, bacteria, and functional profiles of three cuttings of alfalfa silage in a year in Inner Mongolia, China. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1083620. [PMID: 36970661 PMCID: PMC10033646 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1083620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Alfalfa is harvested two or three times a year in central and western Inner Mongolia, China. However, the variations in bacterial communities as affected by wilting and ensiling, and the ensiling characteristics of alfalfa among the different cuttings, are not fully understood. To enable a more complete evaluation, alfalfa was harvested three times a year. At each time of cutting, alfalfa was harvested at early bloom, wilted for 6 h, and then ensiled in polyethylene bags for 60 days. The bacterial communities and nutritional components of fresh alfalfa(F), wilted alfalfa(W) and ensiled alfalfa(S), and the fermentation quality and functional profile of bacterial communities of the three cuttings alfalfa silage, were then analyzed. Functional characteristics of silage bacterial communities were evaluated according to the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes. The results showed that all nutritional components, fermentation quality, bacterial communities, carbohydrate, amino acid metabolism and key enzymes of bacterial communities were influenced by cutting time. The species richness of F increased from the first cutting to the third cutting; it was not changed by wilting, but was decreased by ensiling. At phylum level, Proteobacteria were more predominant than other bacteria, followed by Firmicutes (0.063–21.39%) in F and W in the first and second cuttings. Firmicutes (96.66–99.79%) were more predominant than other bacteria, followed by Proteobacteria (0.13–3.19%) in S in the first and second cuttings. Proteobacteria, however, predominated over all other bacteria in F, W, or S in the third cutting. The third-cutting silage showed the highest levels of dry matter, pH and butyric acid (p < 0.05). Higher levels of pH and butyric acid were positively correlated with the most predominant genus in silage, and with Rosenbergiella and Pantoea. The third-cutting silage had the lowest fermentation quality as Proteobacteria were more predominant. This suggested that, compared with the first and second cutting, the third cutting is more likely to result in poorly preserved silage in the region studied.
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- Juanjuan Sun
- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Grassland Science, Hohhot, China
- *Correspondence: Juanjuan Sun,
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- College of Grassland, Resources and Environment,Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Grassland Science, Hohhot, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Grassland Science, Hohhot, China
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- College of Grassland Science and Technology, China Agricultural University China, Beijing, China
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- Inner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Grassland Science, Hohhot, China
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- Institute of Grassland Research of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
- Inner Mongolia Academy of Grassland Science, Hohhot, China
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Wang S, Wang Y, Zhao J, Dong Z, Li J, Nazar M, Kaka NA, Shao T. Influences of growth stage and ensiling time on fermentation profile, bacterial community compositions and their predicted functionality during ensiling of Italian ryegrass. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2023.115606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Effects of Cellulase, Lactobacillus plantarum, and Sucrose on Fermentation Parameters, Chemical Composition, and Bacterial Community of Hybrid Pennisetum Silage. FERMENTATION-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8080356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Hybrid Pennisetum (HP) is a perennial herb with a high yield and high quality, which makes it valuable for research as feed for herbivores. In order to make better use of hybrid Pennisetum as feed, this study studied the effects of cellulase (CE), Lactobacillus plantarum (LP), sucrose (SU), and their mixtures on fermentation parameters, chemical composition, and the bacterial community of hybrid Pennisetum silage. The experiment was divided into 7 treatments, silage treatment, and its abbreviation: CON (control group), CE (100 U/g FM cellulase), LP (1 × 106 cfu/g FM Lactobacillus plantarum), SU (1% FM sucrose), CE+LP (100 U/g FM cellulase + 1 × 106 cfu/g FM Lactobacillus plantarum), CE+SU (100 U/g FM cellulase + 1% FM sucrose), and LP+SU (1 × 106 cfu/g FM Lactobacillus plantarum + 1% FM sucrose). The silage bag was opened on the 60th day of ensilage for subsequent determination. The addition of CE and LP increased lactic acid content (p > 0.05). The pH and acetic acid of CE and LP were lower than CON (p < 0.05), and the crude protein content of CE was higher than CON. Cellulase and Lactobacillus plantarum can improve the quality of hybrid Pennisetum silage. Compared with Lactobacillus plantarum and sucrose, cellulase has better nutrition preservation and the ability to inhibit protein hydrolysis. 16S rRNA analysis showed that the dominant phyla were Fimicutes and Proteobacteria, and the dominant genera were Lactobacillus and Weissella. The changes in fermentation parameters and chemical components of hybrid Pennisetum silage caused by cellulase, Lactobacillus plantarum, sucrose, and their mixture may be the result of bacterial community changes.
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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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Li H, Zeng T, Du Z, Dong X, Xin Y, Wu Y, Huang L, Liu L, Kang B, Jiang D, Wu B, Yang W, Yan Y. Assessment on the Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Community of Mixed Silage of Faba Bean With Forage Wheat or Oat. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:875819. [PMID: 35602069 PMCID: PMC9114351 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.875819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Faba bean (Vicia faba L.), although a kind of high-quality and high-yield forage, could hardly achieve a great quality of silage because of its high buffering capacity. Mixed silage of faba bean with forage wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) or oat (Avena sativa L.) at different ratios could improve the fermentation quality and bacterial community. Compared with 100% faba bean silage (BS), mixed silage improved the fermentation quality, not only increased lactic acid production and reduced pH, but reduced the production of propionic acid and ammonia nitrogen. The chemical compositions of faba bean with forage wheat (BT) mixed silage were better than that of faba bean with oat (BO) mixed silage, and that of 3:7, 5:5 (fresh matter basis) mixing ratios were better than 1:9. However, the fermentation quality of BO mixed silage was better than that of BT, and that of 3:7 mixed silage (BO30) was the best overall. Analysis of the bacterial community showed that mixed silage increased the relative abundance of lactic acid bacteria after ensiling, and the relatively higher abundance of Lactobacillus showed the inhibitory effects on the proliferation of Serratia and Hafnia_Obesumbacterium, so that it alleviated their negative effects on silage and stabilized the fermentation quality. This present study exhibited that mixed silage of faba bean with forage wheat or oat not only had significant effects on chemical compositions and fermentation quality of materials but modified bacterial community so that improved the fermentation quality effectively. The mixed silage of 30% faba bean with 70% oat (BO30) is recommended in the faba bean mixed silage.
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- Hongliang Li
- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Triticeae Research Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Crop Cultivation and Tillage, College of Agronomy, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Forage Breeding and Cultivation, College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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Huang Y, Liang L, Dai S, Wu C, Chen C, Hao J. Effect of Different Regions and Ensiling Periods on Fermentation Quality and the Bacterial Community of Whole-Plant Maize Silage. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:743695. [PMID: 34858363 PMCID: PMC8631331 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.743695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to explore the changes in the microbial community on the silage material surface and during the ensiling process of whole-plant maize in different regions. Whole-plant maize silages were sampled in Ziyun, Guanling, and Weinning counties within warm and humid climate areas in southern China. Silages were sampled at 0, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 45 days during ensiling. The nutritional components, fermentation properties, and microbiomes were examined to evaluate the influence of sampling area and fermentation time on the quality of silage. The results showed that the pH values of all silages significantly decreased (<4.2 at ensiling day 2) during fermentation and all silages achieved satisfactory fermentation at 45 days. Butyric acid was not detected during ensiling, and the contents of acetic acid and ammonia nitrogen in the final silages were below 6 g/kg DM and 50 g/kg total nitrogen, respectively. Weissella was the dominant epiphytic bacteria of raw material in Ziyun and Weinning, while Lactobacillus was prevalent in Guanling. Lactobacillus dominated the ensiling process, and its abundance significantly increased with increasing fermentation time in the three groups. Lactobacillus was negatively correlated with pH of all silages (p < 0.05) and positively correlated with lactic acid, propionic acid and acetic acid (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the bacterial community was significantly correlated with environmental factors. Altitude had a highly positive correlation with the abundance of Stenotrophomonas, Chryseobacterium, and Massilia (p < 0.01), while precipitation was negatively correlated with these bacteria. The humidity and average temperature significantly influenced the Lactobacillus and Weissella abundances of fresh whole-plant maize. During the ensiling process, the silages from three regions had similar bacterial dynamic changes, and the Lactobacillus formed and maintained good fermentation characteristics in whole-plant maize silage.
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- Yuan Huang
- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- Department of Grassland Science, College of Animal Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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Jia T, Yun Y, Yu Z. Propionic Acid and Sodium Benzoate Affected Biogenic Amine Formation, Microbial Community, and Quality of Oat Silage. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:750920. [PMID: 34819922 PMCID: PMC8606646 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.750920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Investigating the microbial communities and biogenic amine (BA) formation in silage is of vital for improving the quality and safety of oat silage. The present study evaluated the effects of propionic acid (P) and sodium benzoate (SB) on the quality properties, microbial communities, and BA formation in oat silage. Oat was harvested at boot stage and ensiled using P and SB as additives in mini silos, followed by 14 days of aerobic exposure. The results showed that P and SB improved fermentation quality of oat silage, increased the lactic acid content, and decreased pH value and ammonia nitrogen content. Putrescine, cadaverine, and tyramine were the dominant BAs in oat silage; spermidine and spermine were not detected. The control silage had the highest content of total biogenic amine (TBA, 2506.7 mg kg–1 DM), and decreased by 51.1 and 57.7% after adding P and SB, respectively. Moreover, a lower putrescine, cadaverine, and tyramine content and undesirable microbes, such as Caproiciproducens, Stenotrophomonas, Herbinix, and Enterobacter genera, were observed in P and SB silages, which was beneficial for oat silage quality. The fungal community of P silage was dominated by Monascus fuliginosus, and the temperature, pH and ammonia nitrogen content increased after exposure to air. Sedimentibacter, Herbinix, Caproiciproducens, Enterobacter, and Escherichia-Shigella were found to be positively correlated with BA formation in oat silage. Overall, P and SB effectively inhibit the undesirable microbes and BA formation in oat silage, the P silage exhibited lower aerobic stability than the SB silage.
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- Tingting Jia
- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 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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Lu Q, Wang Z, Sa D, Hou M, Ge G, Wang Z, Jia Y. The Potential Effects on Microbiota and Silage Fermentation of Alfalfa Under Salt Stress. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:688695. [PMID: 34707575 PMCID: PMC8544858 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.688695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
This study investigated the fermentation quality of alfalfa grown in different salt stress regions in China. Following the production of silage from the natural fermentation of alfalfa, the interplay between the chemical composition, fermentation characteristics, and microbiome was examined to understand the influence of these factors on the fermentation quality of silage. The alfalfa was cultivated under salt stress with the following: (a) soil content of <1%0 (CK); (b) 1–2%0 (LS); (c) 2–3%0 (MS); (d) 3–4%0 (HS). The pH of the silage was high (4.9–5.3), and lactic acid content was high (26.3–51.0 g/kg DM). As the salt stress increases, the NA+ of the silages was higher (2.2–5.4 g/kg DM). The bacterial alpha diversities of the alfalfa silages were distinct. There was a predominance of desirable genera including Lactococcus and Lactobacillus in silage produced from alfalfa under salt stress, and this led to better fermentation quality. The chemical composition and fermentation characteristics of the silage were closely correlated with the composition of the bacterial community. Furthermore, NA+ was found to significantly influence the microbiome of the silage. The results confirmed that salt stress has a great impact on the quality and bacterial community of fresh alfalfa and silage. The salt stress and plant ions were thus most responsible for their different fermentation modes in alfalfa silage. The results of the study indicate that exogenous epiphytic microbiota of alfalfa under salt stress could be used as a potential bioresource to improve the fermentation quality.
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- Qiang Lu
- College of Grassland and Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- Grassland Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot, China
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- College of Grassland and Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Agriculture, Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities, Tongliao, China
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- College of Grassland and Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Grassland and Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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- College of Grassland and Resources and Environment, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China
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