Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems
To enhance the quality of forage-grain ratoon rice (FGR) and promote the sustainable development of both rice and livestock industries in southern China, this study investigates the microbial fermentation dynamics of co-ensiling FGR with maize or sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. Results demonstrate that c...
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| author | Ye Liu Qilong Zhou Changli Ji Jiangcheng Mu Yimei Wang Matthew Tom Harrison Ke Liu Yafan Zhao Quanzhi Zhao Jing Zhang Ting Peng |
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| description | To enhance the quality of forage-grain ratoon rice (FGR) and promote the sustainable development of both rice and livestock industries in southern China, this study investigates the microbial fermentation dynamics of co-ensiling FGR with maize or sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. Results demonstrate that co-ensiling with maize significantly improved fermentation quality, reducing fiber content and enhancing lactic acid production, compared with sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. The optimal FGR-to-maize ratio of 75:25 yielded the lowest neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber values and the highest lactic acid concentration (39.37 g/kg DM). Co-ensiling promoted the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB), particularly Lactobacillaceae and Sporolactobacillaceae, thus enhancing fermentation efficiency. Additionally, inoculation with Lactobacillus plantarum improved silage stability by promoting LAB growth and inhibiting the growth of undesirable Enterobacter species. This study offers a sustainable strategy to optimize rice straw utilization for livestock feed, reduce dependence on imported forages, and support agricultural sustainability in China. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a98965db295442cbbe146b1b34eaccee2025-08-20T02:35:57ZengElsevierResources, Environment and Sustainability2666-91612025-06-012010020510.1016/j.resenv.2025.100205Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systemsYe Liu0Qilong Zhou1Changli Ji2Jiangcheng Mu3Yimei Wang4Matthew Tom Harrison5Ke Liu6Yafan Zhao7Quanzhi Zhao8Jing Zhang9Ting Peng10Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, ChinaInstitute of Pratacultural Science, Xizang Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Lasa 850000, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, ChinaTasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Newnham, Launceston, Tasmania, 7248, AustraliaTasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Newnham, Launceston, Tasmania, 7248, AustraliaHenan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, ChinaCollege of Agriculture, Guizhou University, Guizhou 550025, ChinaHenan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Corresponding authors.Henan Key Laboratory of Rice Molecular Breeding and High Efficiency Production/ Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Grain Crops/ Henan Center of Crop Genomics and Rice Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450046, China; Corresponding authors.To enhance the quality of forage-grain ratoon rice (FGR) and promote the sustainable development of both rice and livestock industries in southern China, this study investigates the microbial fermentation dynamics of co-ensiling FGR with maize or sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. Results demonstrate that co-ensiling with maize significantly improved fermentation quality, reducing fiber content and enhancing lactic acid production, compared with sorghum-sudangrass hybrid. The optimal FGR-to-maize ratio of 75:25 yielded the lowest neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber values and the highest lactic acid concentration (39.37 g/kg DM). Co-ensiling promoted the growth of beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB), particularly Lactobacillaceae and Sporolactobacillaceae, thus enhancing fermentation efficiency. Additionally, inoculation with Lactobacillus plantarum improved silage stability by promoting LAB growth and inhibiting the growth of undesirable Enterobacter species. This study offers a sustainable strategy to optimize rice straw utilization for livestock feed, reduce dependence on imported forages, and support agricultural sustainability in China.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666916125000179Co-ensilageForage-grain ratoon riceMaizeFermentation qualityMicrobial community |
| spellingShingle | Ye Liu Qilong Zhou Changli Ji Jiangcheng Mu Yimei Wang Matthew Tom Harrison Ke Liu Yafan Zhao Quanzhi Zhao Jing Zhang Ting Peng Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems Resources, Environment and Sustainability Co-ensilage Forage-grain ratoon rice Maize Fermentation quality Microbial community |
| title | Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems |
| title_full | Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems |
| title_fullStr | Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems |
| title_short | Microbial fermentation in co-ensiling forage-grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice-based production systems |
| title_sort | microbial fermentation in co ensiling forage grain ratoon rice and maize to improve feed quality and enhance the sustainability of rice based production systems |
| topic | Co-ensilage Forage-grain ratoon rice Maize Fermentation quality Microbial community |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666916125000179 |
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