Open AccessSilage making of maize stover and banana pseudostem under South Ethiopian conditions: evolution of pH, dry matter and microbiological profile
Author(s) -
Mitiku Ashenafi Azage,
Andeta Addisu Fekadu,
Borremans An,
Lievens Bart,
Bossaert Sofie,
Crauwels Sam,
Aernouts Ben,
Kechero Yisehak,
Van Campenhout Leen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
microbial biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.287
H-Index - 74
ISSN - 1751-7915
DOI - 10.1111/1751-7915.13626
Subject(s) - silage , stover , fermentation , corn stover , food science , dry matter , leuconostoc , crop , biology , lactobacillus , agronomy
Maize and Banana pseudostem by‐products can be considered as potential options in silage making under the environmental conditions of Ethiopia. Fermentation of banana pseudostem requires molasses to obtain a fast pH reduction.