Open AccessSuitability of alfalfa and orchard grass for ensilage
Author(s) -
Jasmina Knežević,
M. Milenković,
B. Milošević,
D. Beković,
M. Aksić,
Boban Jašović
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
biotechnology in animal husbandry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2217-7140
pISSN - 1450-9156
DOI - 10.2298/bah1103315k
Subject(s) - silage , dry matter , orchard , agronomy , fermentation , biomass (ecology) , sugar , biology , food science
Alfalfa and orchard grass should have, in terms of suitability for ensilaging, the appropriate content of soluble sugars, the corresponding dry matter content and low buffer capacity. When using plants that are less suitable for silage, it is necessary to increase dry matter content in the biomass by adding sugar components and enzymes to direct the fermentation process in order to provide quality and stable silage.
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