Changes in Composition and Diversity of Epiphytic Microorganisms on Field Pea Seeds, Partial Crop Peas, and Whole Crop Peas during Maturation and Ensiling with or without Lactic Acid Bacteria Inoculant.

ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted under the hypothesis that, in field peas, type of plant material, stage of maturity, ensiling, silage additive, and aerobic stress affect the composition and diversity of epiphytic microbial communities. Epiphytic microbial composition and diversity of pea seeds, partial crop peas, and whole crop peas was analyzed at different stages of late maturity, before and after ensiling, and with or without the use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as inoculant. Suitable combinations among pea crop variants, maturity stages, and inoculant use for the production of stable silages with sufficient aerobic stability after opening and during feed-out were identified. Genomic DNA was extracted, and 16S and 18S rRNA gene amplicons were sequenced. To assess the quality of the var

SUBMITTER: Bachmann M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9431205 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature