- International Journal of Agriculture Forestry and Life Sciences
- Vol: 2 Issue: 1
- DETERMINATION OF ENSILING POSSIBILITIES OF PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA L.
DETERMINATION OF ENSILING POSSIBILITIES OF PLANTAGO LANCEOLATA L.
Authors : Asuman ARSLAN DURU, Ercüment Osman SARIHAN, İbrahim BULDUK
Pages : 36-43
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Publication Date : 2018-06-15
Article Type : Research
Abstract :This study was carried out in order to identify the ensiling ability of plantago and the effect of molasses additives to plantago on some silage quality criteria. In this context 0 % of (control) and 3% of molasses were added to plantago and ensiling period lasted for 60 days. According to the obtained results, with 3 % of molasses additives to plantago, dry matter contents of the silages increased compared to the control group (P<0.05). However, no significant difference was identified between the groups in terms of other parameters (OM, HP, NDF, ADF, pH, LA, AA, PA) (P>0.05). Butyric acid and ammonia nitrogen contents were not determined in the silages obtained from the plantago. According to sensual analysis results, although odour and total quality properties of the group with 3 % of molasses additives were significantly higher compared to the control group, both groups were identified to be in "Very Good” quality class. According to these data, it was concluded that plantago could be ensilaged without using additives.Keywords : Plantago, silage, fermantation, quality