@article {10.3844/ajbbsp.2026.22.03.035,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Effects of Wheat Bran, EM Bacteria, Ammonium Nitrate and Fungal Additives on Fermentation and Forage Quality of Rice Straw Silage},
author = {Yang, Bin and Liu, Jiahuan and Ma, Dongmei and Li, Lingyu and Qin, Rundong and Li, Junhao and Yang, Lie},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
year = {2026},
month = {Sep},
pages = {35-1},
doi = {10.3844/ajbbsp.2026.22.03.035},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajbbsp.2026.22.03.035},
abstract = {The global ruminant industry is constrained by a persistent shortage of high-quality roughage, thus rendering the bioconversion of agricultural residues, such as rice straw, a critical priority. Nevertheless, the high lignification, silicification, and nitrogen deficiency of rice straw pose significant biological barriers to traditional ensiling. This study investigated the impact of various additives on rice straw silage quality. Six treatments were evaluated: CK (control, no additives), L1 (200 g/kg wheat bran), L2 (L1 + 1 g/kg EM bacteria), L3 (L2 + 20 g/kg ammonium nitrate), L4 (L3 + 1 g/kg Aspergillus oryzae), and L5 (L4 + 1 g/kg Trichoderma longibrachiatum). All additive concentrations are expressed on a fresh matter basis. After 45 days of ensiling, all treatments significantly improved silage quality compared to the control. Treatments L2-L5 achieved significantly higher sensory scores than CK (P},
journal = {American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}