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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

Inoculation of Lactobacillus parafarraginis enhances silage quality, microbial community structure, and metabolic profiles in hybrid Pennisetum.

Yijia Liu, Wenqing Ling, Yan Li, Yi Zhou, Jue Li, Siqi Chen, Jing Zhou, Fulin Yang

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Article in BMC plant biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Yijia Liu *College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Wenqing Ling *College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Yan Li *College of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Yi ZhouCollege of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Jue LiCollege of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Siqi ChenCollege of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
Jing ZhouCollege of JunCao Science and Ecology (College of Carbon Neutrality), Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China. zhoujing_lz@fafu.edu.cn.
Fulin YangCollege of Animal Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China. fulin.yang@fafu.edu.cn.

Funding

Science and Technology Innovation Special Fund Project of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University KFB23096the Fujian Provincial Outstanding Youth Fund Projects 2023J06019the National Natural Science Foundation of China 32101418
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study investigated the effects of inoculating Lactobacillus parafarraginis alone or in combination with citric acid on the silage quality, microbial community structure, and metabolic characteristics of hybrid Pennisetum. The experiment included three treatments: (1) addition of 10 ml distilled water (CON); (2) addition of 1 × 10

resultsThe addition of L. parafarraginis increased the dry matter, water-soluble carbohydrates, and crude protein content of the silage and decreased the fiber contents. Moreover, lactic acid content was notably higher, and pH values were lower in the L. parafarraginis group, with higher lactic acid bacteria (LAB) compared with the CON. The microbial community analysis indicated that adding L. parafarraginis promoted the proliferation of beneficial LAB and inhibited spoilage bacteria, such as Clostridium. In the LCA, amino acid metabolism was improved, particularly with an increase in L-tyrosine concentration, along with significant enrichment of pathways related to tryptophan metabolism.

conclusionsThe addition of L. parafarraginis improved the fermentation quality of the silage, reduced undesirable microorganisms, and increased the content of organic acids, indicating its potential to enhance the flavor of the silage. Compared with individual treatments, the combination of L. parafarraginis and citric acid improved amino acid metabolism and enriched pathways related to tryptophan metabolism, further enhancing the quality of the silage. These findings highlight the potential of L. parafarraginis, especially in combination with citric acid, as an effective additive for producing high-quality, nutritious hybrid Pennisetum silage.

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LactobacillusMetabolomeMicrobiotaPennisetumSilageCitric AcidFermentationCitric AcidHybrid PennisetumLactobacillus parafarraginisMicrobial communitySilage quality

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PMCPMC11905446

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