A simple system for studding the fermentation dynamics of silages
| Autor: | Čolović Radmilo, Vukmirović Đuro, Palić Dragan, Plavšić Miroslav, Glamočić Dragan, Jajić Igor, Jeremić Dragomir |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 157-159 (2010) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1821-4487 2956-0195 |
| Popis: | Ensiling is a preservation of moist forage crops based on an anaerobic solid-state fermentation. Different types of mini-silos have been used for laboratory examination of fermentation dynamics in silage. Suitability of these mini-silos is dependent on preventing air from getting into silage, as the presence of air can lead to undesirable microbiological reactions. In this study, whole crop maize was ensiled, with and without bacterial inoculants, in a simple system consisting of polypropylene (PP) containers with special water valve, which prevented air from entering the container while fermentation gases could freely pass out. The containers were opened on the 15th and 50th day and the samples were taken for determination of total mould and yeast count and total bacteria count. After 50 days, the silage was in good condition and there were no significant weight losses. The silage examination system proposed in this study is simple, economical and prevents air penetration into the silage. |
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