Effects of harvest date and ensiling additives on the optimized ensiling of Silphium perfoliatum to prevent faulty fermentation

dc.contributor.authorBaumgart, Marian
dc.contributor.authorHülsemann, Benedikt
dc.contributor.authorSailer, Gregor
dc.contributor.authorOechsner, Hans
dc.contributor.authorMüller, Joachim
dc.contributor.corporateBaumgart, Marian; State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 9, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (B.H.); (G.S.); (H.O.)
dc.contributor.corporateHülsemann, Benedikt; State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 9, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (B.H.); (G.S.); (H.O.)
dc.contributor.corporateSailer, Gregor; State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 9, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (B.H.); (G.S.); (H.O.)
dc.contributor.corporateOechsner, Hans; State Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 9, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (B.H.); (G.S.); (H.O.)
dc.contributor.corporateMüller, Joachim; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Tropics and Subtropics Group, University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 9, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany;
dc.contributor.editorHu, Wei
dc.contributor.editorZhou, Zhiguo
dc.contributor.editorZhao, Wenqing
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-06T08:01:46Z
dc.date.available2025-06-06T08:01:46Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.updated2024-10-02T07:16:15Z
dc.description.abstractSilphium perfoliatum , an energy crop with a high fiber content but low concentrations of fermentable carbohydrates, presents challenges for complete fermentation in biogas production. To overcome this, a bioeconomic approach proposes the use of the fibers for paper and board production, which requires high-quality silage with minimal butyric acid, which affects the marketability of the fibers. This study aims to optimize the silaging process of Silphium perfoliatum by investigating the effects of harvest date, bacterial cultures and additives on fermentation results. Laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of three harvest dates on fermentation acid composition, with a focus on increasing lactic acid production to inhibit butyric acid formation. Results indicate that an early harvest date (early September) is critical for achieving stable fermentation and minimizing ensiling losses. The addition of sugar-rich additives, such as syrup, was found to be essential, especially for later harvest dates. Despite these interventions, a late harvest (early November) consistently resulted in suboptimal fermentation. The results suggest that optimizing harvest timing and incorporating appropriate additives are key strategies for producing high quality silage and ensuring the suitability of Silphium perfoliatum fibers for industrial applications.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was funded by the Ministry of Rural Affairs, Food and Consumer Protection Baden-Wuerttemberg. Project “Silphie-Sil”, grant number BWBF110011.
dc.description.sponsorshipMinistry of Rural Affairs, Food and Consumer Protection Baden-Wuerttemberg
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14081363
dc.identifier.urihttps://hohpublica.uni-hohenheim.de/handle/123456789/16652
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rights.licensecc_by
dc.subjectCup plant
dc.subjectEnsilage
dc.subjectFermentation issues
dc.subjectEnergy crops
dc.subjectBioeconomy
dc.subjectButyric acid
dc.subjectBiogas
dc.subject.ddc630
dc.titleEffects of harvest date and ensiling additives on the optimized ensiling of Silphium perfoliatum to prevent faulty fermentation
dc.type.diniArticle
dcterms.bibliographicCitationAgriculture, 14 (2024), 8, 1363. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14081363. ISSN: 2077-0472
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.issn2077-0472
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.issue8
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.journaltitleAgriculture
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.originalpublishernameMDPI
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.volume14
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local.title.fullEffects of harvest date and ensiling additives on the optimized ensiling of Silphium perfoliatum to prevent faulty fermentation

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