Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Chemical composition and bio-chemical properties of sugarcane top (SCT) before and after ensiling
Author(s): RK Tiwari, SP Singh, AK Singh and AK Garg
Abstract: Sugarcane tops were ensiled in a different combination using different levels of urea (0, 0.25, 0.50%) and molasses (0, 2.5, 5.0%) for 45 days. Chemical composition of different sugarcane top silage showed that the DM contents were increased with the increasing level of molasses. However, the values of OM were almost similar in all the treatments. Crude protein contents were reduced after 45 days of ensiling in all the treatments (with or without urea addition) compared to initial value (first day of ensiling) but increased with the increasing level of urea. Thus increasing molasses levels decreased the crude protein. Hemi-cellulose content was decreased during ensiling of sugarcane tops but NDF, ADF, cellulose and lignin contents were increased in most of the treatments during ensiling period. DM loss was reduced with the increasing level of molasses. Addition of urea increased (P<0.05) the pH, but addition of 5% molasses reduced (P<0.05) the pH. TVFA values were comparatively lower in molasses supplemented groups. However, the value for lactic acid was increased (P<0.05) with the increasing levels of molasses. The in-vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of sugarcane top silage was found to increase with the increasing level of urea and molasses. It was concluded that best quality silage in terms to biochemical properties and digestibility of sugarcane tops can be prepared by adding molasses @ 5% and urea @ 0.5%.
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RK Tiwari, SP Singh, AK Singh and AK Garg. Chemical composition and bio-chemical properties of sugarcane top (SCT) before and after ensiling. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 552-555.
