Effects of different additives on fermentation quality, mycotoxin concentrations, and microbial communities in high-moisture corn kernels during wet storage.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The moisture content of corn kernels at harvest in China is relatively high, and wet storage effectively preserves high-moisture corn kernels. However, ensuring effective fermentation during storage is crucial.

Methods

To address this, we systematically investigated the variations in fermentation quality, mycotoxin concentrations, and microbial community composition under different additive treatments. The treatments included CK (control, deionized water), LAB homo- and hetero-lactic acid bacteria: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Weissella confusa MF01, and EN (cellulase), followed by 60 and 90 days of fermentation.

Results

The results indicated that both LAB and EN treatments significantly reduced the concentrations of deoxynivalenol (DON

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652497 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature