1. Assessment of Pediococcus acidilactici as a potential silage inoculant
- Author
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Fitzsimons, A., Duffner, F., Curtin, D., Brophy, G., O'Kiely, P., and O'Connell, M.
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Silage -- Research ,Lactobacillus plantarum -- Research ,Lactic acid -- Evaluation ,Bacteriology Cultures and culture media -- Evaluation ,Biological sciences - Abstract
Eighteen Pediococcus acidilactici strains were evaluated for their potential as silage inoculants. Among the strains tested, P. acidilacti G24 was the most suitable for silage inoculation. In vitro experiments showed that strain G24 could also encourage the growth of natural Lactobacillus plantarum populations. One strain, PLL07, did not aid in the preservation of laboratory silos. These results suggest that strain G24 is a useful silage inoculant. Other Pediococcus strains may also have potential, however, care must be taken in selecting specific strains for silage inoculation.
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- 1992