ISSN:
0138-4988
Keywords:
Life Sciences
;
Life Sciences (general)
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
For ensiling of herbage which is rich in protein and therefore difficult to ferment a procedure is proposed. It is based on aerobic acidification using biological deoxydants. The crops are treated with a suspension of living cells of Acetobacter methanolicus and a water solution of ethanol. This treatment brings about environmental conditions which promote lactic acid fermentation: anaerobiosis, complex nutritional supply and protective concentrations of H+-ions. Preliminary attempts have confirmed the principle of conservation by aerobic acidification combined with biological deoxydation in agricultural practice. Damages of legume crops with high protein content are prevented. The advantages of the new ensiling process is discussed in comparison to traditional treatment.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/abio.370060221
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