Characterization and probiotic potential of thermotolerant lactic acid bacteria from silage for ensiling crop residues.

ABSTRACT: Paddy straw, though abundantly available in India, is often burnt in fields, despite its potential as valuable feed resource for livestock. Ensiling provides a practical solution for its utilization, but challenges like low moisture, high fibre content, and unfavourable climatic conditions limit its effectiveness. In recent times, microbial-based approaches, particularly involving lactic acid bacteria (LAB), have shown promise in improving silage quality. However, suitable thermotolerant LAB strains that can perform under Indian field conditions remain unexplored. To address this, 45 Gram-positive, catalase-negative, and vancomycin-resistant LAB were isolated from naturally fermented silage collected from hot and humid regions of the country. Genus-specific 16S rRNA PCR confirmed all isola

SUBMITTER: Srivastava R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12484517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature