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ArticleCommunications biology2024

Volatile metabolomics and metagenomics reveal the effects of lactic acid bacteria on alfalfa silage quality, microbial communities, and volatile organic compounds.

Yichao Liu, Shuai Du, Lin Sun, Yuyu Li, Mingjian Liu, Pengbo Sun, Baochao Bai, Gentu Ge, Yushan Jia, Zhijun Wang

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Yichao LiuInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0839-9541
Shuai DuInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Lin SunInner Mongolia Academy of Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Sciences, Hohhot, China.
Yuyu LiChinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Grassland Research Institute, Hohhot, China.
Mingjian LiuInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Pengbo SunInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Baochao BaiInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Gentu GeInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Yushan JiaInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China. jys_nm@sina.com.ORCID 0000-0001-7655-9933
Zhijun WangInner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China. zhijunwang321@126.com.ORCID 0000-0003-4470-7289

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Abstract

Lactic acid bacteria metabolism affects the composition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in alfalfa silage, which results in differences of odor and quality. The aim of this study was to reveal the effects of commercial Lactobacillus plantarum (CL), screened Lactobacillus plantarum (LP), and screened Pediococcus pentosaceus (PP) on quality, microbial community, and VOCs of alfalfa silage based on volatile metabolomics and metagenomics. The results showed that the LP and PP groups had higher sensory and quality grades, and the dominant bacteria were Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus. The main VOCs in alfalfa silage were terpenoids (25.29%), esters (17.08%), and heterocyclic compounds (14.43%), and esters such as methyl benzoate, ethyl benzoate, and ethyl salicylate were significantly increased in the LP and PP groups (P < 0.05). Correlation analysis showed that terpenoids, esters, and alcohols with aromatic odors were positively correlated with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Pediococcus pentosaceus. Microbial functions in carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, and degradation of aromatic compounds were significantly enriched. In conclusion, the addition of lactic acid bacteria can increase the aromatic substances in silage and further improve silage odor and quality.

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Medicago sativaMetabolomicsMetagenomicsMicrobiotaSilageVolatile Organic CompoundsLactiplantibacillus plantarumLactobacillalesVolatile Organic Compounds

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PMCPMC11589882

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