Mineral profile, carbohydrates fractionation, nitrogen compounds and in vitro gas production of elephant grass silages associated with cactus pear
Abstract Background The high amount of soluble carbohydrates and the reduced dry matter content in cactus pear can cause excessive fermentation, resulting in nutrient losses, when it is preserved in the silage form. Thus, the association of cactus pear with elephant grass in the production of mixed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-10-01
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Series: | Bulletin of the National Research Centre |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-022-00948-0 |