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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

Integrated microbiome and metabolomic analysis reveals the regulatory mechanisms of Lactobacillus in Caragana korshinskii silage fermentation.

Ying Yun, YuXuan Wang, BaoChao Bai, Gentu Ge, Zhijun Wang, Mingjiu Wang, Yushan Jia

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Ying YunCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
YuXuan WangCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
BaoChao BaiCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
Gentu GeCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
Zhijun WangCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. zhijunwang321@imau.edu.cn.
Mingjiu WangNational Center of Pratacultural Technology Innovation, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China.
Yushan JiaCollege of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. jys_nm@sina.com.

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Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Postgraduate Research Innovation Project KC2025017BNational Center of Pratacultural TechnologyInnovation CCPTZX2023B07This research was financially supported by the Quality and Safety Control of Forage Products and the Development of Functional Products YLXKZX-NND-004
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Abstract

backgroundThe ensiling of woody biomass, specifically Caragana korshinskii, presents a substantial challenge for sustainable forage production primarily due to recalcitrant fermentation characteristics. To overcome these limitations, this study investigated the regulatory effects of niche-adapted Lactobacillus strains-originally isolated from oat silage-on the microbial community and biochemical profiles during a 60-day ensiling period.

resultsTargeted inoculation, particularly with a mixed lactic acid bacterial consortium (LM), effectively modulated the silage microbiome. This treatment accelerated the establishment of a Lactiplantibacillus-dominated homofermentative phase, followed by a controlled transition to Lentilactobacillus-mediated heterofermentation. This specific microbial succession suppressed undesirable proteolytic activity and inhibited spoilage-associated taxa. Furthermore, integrated metabolomic profiling indicated that this optimized microbial assembly significantly enriched amino acid metabolism and ABC transporter pathways. This metabolic regulation facilitated precise nutrient flux, resulting in enhanced lactic acid accumulation and improved crude protein retention.

conclusionThese findings demonstrate that the strategic assembly of niche-adapted microbiota offers a robust strategy for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality forage. By optimizing specific metabolic pathways, this approach significantly improves both the microbial stability and nutritional quality of the resulting silage.

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CaraganaLactobacillusMicrobiotaSilageFermentationLactic AcidMetabolomicsLactic AcidCaragana korshinskii silageFermentation qualityLactic acid bacteriaMicrobial successionUntargeted metabolomics

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PMID42387396
PMCPMC13595508

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