Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose

To investigate the source of the bitter almond taste in whole corn silage (WPCS), headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), headspace gas chromatography–ion migration spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS), and electronic nose (E-nose) technology wer...

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Main Authors: Yinge Chen, Lulu Wang, Yawei Zhang, Nan Zheng, Yuanqing Zhang, Yangdong Zhang
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author Yinge Chen
Lulu Wang
Yawei Zhang
Nan Zheng
Yuanqing Zhang
Yangdong Zhang
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Nan Zheng
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Yangdong Zhang
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description To investigate the source of the bitter almond taste in whole corn silage (WPCS), headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), headspace gas chromatography–ion migration spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS), and electronic nose (E-nose) technology were employed. The study analyzed the differences in volatile compounds between two WPCS samples with distinct odors from the same cellar. GC-IMS and GC-MS identified 32 and 101 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), respectively, including aldehydes, alcohols, esters, ketones, and other compounds. Three characteristic volatile organic compounds associated with the bitter almond taste were detected: benzaldehyde, cyanide, and isocyanate. The electronic nose demonstrated varying sensitivities across its sensors, and principal component analysis (PCA) combined with variable importance projection (VIP) analysis revealed that W5S (nitrogen oxides) could differentiate between the two distinct silage odors. This finding was consistent with the GC-MS results, which identified 34 nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds in the abnormal silage sample, accounting for 77% of the total nitrogen-containing compounds. In summary, significant differences in aroma composition were observed between the bitter almond-flavored silage and the other silage in the same cellar. These differences were primarily attributed to changes in volatile organic compounds, which could serve as indicators for identifying bitter almond-flavored silage.
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spelling doaj-art-fdc689019b9046d3bd507fbaa7fb2f7e2025-01-10T13:13:21ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722024-12-01151510.3390/agriculture15010005Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-NoseYinge Chen0Lulu Wang1Yawei Zhang2Nan Zheng3Yuanqing Zhang4Yangdong Zhang5College of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030108, ChinaCollege of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030108, ChinaCollege of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030108, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, ChinaCollege of Animal Science, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030108, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feeding, Institute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, ChinaTo investigate the source of the bitter almond taste in whole corn silage (WPCS), headspace solid-phase microextraction combined with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), headspace gas chromatography–ion migration spectrometry (HS-GC-IMS), and electronic nose (E-nose) technology were employed. The study analyzed the differences in volatile compounds between two WPCS samples with distinct odors from the same cellar. GC-IMS and GC-MS identified 32 and 101 volatile organic compounds (VOCs), respectively, including aldehydes, alcohols, esters, ketones, and other compounds. Three characteristic volatile organic compounds associated with the bitter almond taste were detected: benzaldehyde, cyanide, and isocyanate. The electronic nose demonstrated varying sensitivities across its sensors, and principal component analysis (PCA) combined with variable importance projection (VIP) analysis revealed that W5S (nitrogen oxides) could differentiate between the two distinct silage odors. This finding was consistent with the GC-MS results, which identified 34 nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds in the abnormal silage sample, accounting for 77% of the total nitrogen-containing compounds. In summary, significant differences in aroma composition were observed between the bitter almond-flavored silage and the other silage in the same cellar. These differences were primarily attributed to changes in volatile organic compounds, which could serve as indicators for identifying bitter almond-flavored silage.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/5WPCSVOCsHS-SPME-GC-MSHS-GC-IMSE-nose
spellingShingle Yinge Chen
Lulu Wang
Yawei Zhang
Nan Zheng
Yuanqing Zhang
Yangdong Zhang
Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
Agriculture
WPCS
VOCs
HS-SPME-GC-MS
HS-GC-IMS
E-nose
title Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
title_full Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
title_fullStr Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
title_short Investigation of Volatile Organic Compounds of Whole-Plant Corn Silage Using HS-SPME-GC-MS, HS-GC-IMS and E-Nose
title_sort investigation of volatile organic compounds of whole plant corn silage using hs spme gc ms hs gc ims and e nose
topic WPCS
VOCs
HS-SPME-GC-MS
HS-GC-IMS
E-nose
url https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/1/5
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