ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays L.) silage is a major energy source in ruminant diets and provides fermentable substrate for the rumen microbiota. In addition, forage maize contains benzoxazinoids (BXs), defence‐related secondary metabolites with antimicrobial activity that remain detectable after ensiling.
Julia Eichinger +4 more
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Abstract This article provides an overview of the patent landscape in relation to PGRFA‐based inventions involving naturally occurring (“native”) traits and related Digital Sequence Information/Genetic Sequence Data (DSI/GSD). In particular, it focuses on the potential of patent claims to limit others' uses of PGRFA and related DSI/GSD on which the ...
Claudio Chiarolla +5 more
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Evaluation of ground maize grain silage rehydrated with water or whey: A sustainable storage option
The aim of this study was to assess the quality of ground maize grain silage rehydrated with varying proportions of whey, in comparison with silage rehydrated with water, to determine the potential of using whey during silage production as a strategy to
L.F.R. Camboim +12 more
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Ensiling maize or elephant grass with olive cake: effect on fermentation, chemical composition and aerobic stability of silages [PDF]
: Olive cake (OC) is a wet by-product of olive processing that may be used as animal feedstuff. Our objective was to investigate the impact of adding OC on fermentation and aerobic stability of maize and grass silages. Whole-crop maize (326 g dry matter (
Tierri Nunes Pozada +8 more
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ABSTRACT Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a vital cereal crop in dry regions worldwide. However, in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), grain yields from currently grown varieties remain low (< 1 ton/ha) and exhibit variable nutrient composition. Therefore, the objective of this study was to undertake a genetic analysis of selected East African‐adapted ...
Charles Andiku +3 more
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To identify suitable silage maize varieties and optimal sowing dates for Aral in southern Xinjiang, 10 silage maize varieties were evaluated under three sowing date treatments (April 22, April 28, and May 6) from 2024 to 2025.
Junyan Liu +7 more
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Aim: The main intension of this research work is to develop a feeding system for growing Nellore ram lambs by feeding maize silage based rations supplemented with concentrate and or legume hay at certain levels to investigate the growth rate.
Venkateswarlu Malisetty +5 more
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Estimates of the increase in milk production due to the introduction of maize silage to a dairy farm in KwaZulu-Natal: A time series approach [PDF]
A method involving time series modelling is provided for evaluating the effects of an abrupt intervention, such as the adoption of a new technology, when no control is available for comparative evaluation. The new technology was the introduction of maize
Mkhabela, Thulasizwe S.
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Bergey's Manual of Systematics of Archaea and Bacteria (BMSAB) is a reference work aimed at undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, professors and experienced professionals at all levels. About a hundred new genera and 600+ new species have been described per year for each of the last 5 years.
Elke Brockmann, Peter Vandamme
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Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States
ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe +2 more
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