Cellulose Degradation by Enzymes Added to Ensiled Forages
- 1 February 1963
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Dairy Science Association in Journal of Dairy Science
- Vol. 46 (2) , 124-127
- https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(63)88985-7
Abstract
Various cellulolytic preparations were used to produce changes in fermentation and cellulose content of ensiled forages. Alfalfa, barley or bagasse were mixed with enzyme preparations and ensiled in fruit jars in 3 trials. All silages had a characteristic color, odor and pH of good quality silage. Apparent cellulose hydrolysis occurred in the enzyme-treated silages (maximum of 29%) as compared to the control silages, with a concomitant increase in titratable acidity and reducing substances. Cellulolytic activity was relatively stable in the silage. The effect of these enzyme preparations on ensiled forage needs to be evaluated by animal performance before their full potential can be determined.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
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