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Lemongrass essential oil reduces whole-plant sorghum silage gas losses and does not affect silage in vitro degradation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 November 2022

T. A. Del Valle Open the ORCID record for T. A. Del Valle [Opens in a new window] ,
R. Cantoia Júnior ,
E. B. Azevedo Open the ORCID record for E. B. Azevedo [Opens in a new window] ,
R. M. Santos ,
F. B. Facco Open the ORCID record for F. B. Facco [Opens in a new window] ,
T. M. Garcia Open the ORCID record for T. M. Garcia [Opens in a new window] ,
E. Capucho Open the ORCID record for E. Capucho [Opens in a new window] ,
M. Campana Open the ORCID record for M. Campana [Opens in a new window]  and
J. P. G. Morais Open the ORCID record for J. P. G. Morais [Opens in a new window]
T. A. Del Valle*
Affiliation:
Itaqui Campus, Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui, RS, 97.650-000, Brazil Department of Animal Science, Center of Rural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, 97.105-900, Brazil
R. Cantoia Júnior
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology Vegetal and Animal Production, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
E. B. Azevedo
Affiliation:
Itaqui Campus, Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui, RS, 97.650-000, Brazil Department of Animal Science, Center of Rural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, 97.105-900, Brazil
R. M. Santos
Affiliation:
Itaqui Campus, Federal University of Pampa, Itaqui, RS, 97.650-000, Brazil
F. B. Facco
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Science, Center of Rural Sciences, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, 97.105-900, Brazil
T. M. Garcia
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology Vegetal and Animal Production, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
E. Capucho
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology Vegetal and Animal Production, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
M. Campana
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology Vegetal and Animal Production, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
J. P. G. Morais
Affiliation:
Department of Biotechnology Vegetal and Animal Production, Center of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of São Carlos, Araras, SP, 13.600-970, Brazil
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Author for correspondence: T. A. Del Valle, E-mail: tiago.valle@ufsm.br
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Abstract

Lemongrass essential oil (LEO) has been evaluated as a silage additive to improve silage fermentation and reduce fermentative losses. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of increasing levels of LEO on whole-plant sorghum silage (WPSS) fermentation profile, fermentation losses, chemical composition, dry matter (DM) and neutral detergent fibre (NDF) in vitro degradation and aerobic stability. Five cultivars and fifty experimental silos were used to evaluate the following LEO levels: 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 ml kg−1 DM of WPSS. The material was compacted (650 kg m−2) and the silos were sealed, weighed and stored at room temperature for 167 days. The addition of LEO linearly decreased butyric acid content and the ratio between lactic and acetic acids. Intermediate levels of LEO increased NH3-N and reduced lactic and acetic acids content. LEO linearly decreased silage gas losses. However, LEO did not affect total silage losses and DM recovery. Intermediate levels of LEO addition decreased organic matter and crude protein in the WPSS. The addition of LEO did not affect other chemical composition parameters, DM and NDF in vitro degradation, and pH and temperature of the silage after aerobic exposure. Thus, LEO supply in WPSS reduces gas losses, butyric acid concentration, and the ratio between lactic and acetic acids. However, LEO does not improve the chemical composition, in vitro degradation, and aerobic stability of WPSS.

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Aerobic stabilitydigestibilityfermentationforagenutritional value
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Crops and Soils Research Paper
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 161 , Issue 1 , January 2023 , pp. 6 - 12
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