0670 The effect of Lactobacillus brevis and fibrolytic enzymes on fermentation of switchgrass silages

Liu, J.; Wang, Y.; Wang, X.; Cao, Zhijun; Li, S.; Cui, Zong Jie

doi:10.2527/jam2016-0670

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“…Therefore, in order to improve the stability of aerobic silage, it is recommended to use microbiological preparations containing strains of lactic acid bacteria. In view of the further use of ensiled biomass for the production of biogas, absolutely heterofermentative bacterial strains (eg, Lactobacillus buchneri, Lactobacillus brevis) are particularly useful (Liu et al, 2016). Under anaerobic conditions, the strains of these bacteria ferment simple sugars, both pentoses and hexoses, among others to lactic acid and acetic acid.…”

Section: Conversion Of Switchgrass Biomass To Gaseous Fuelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agronomic Aspects of Switchgrass Cultivation and Use for Energy Purposes

Brodowska¹,

Muszyński²,

Haliniarz³

et al. 2018

Appl. Ecol. Env. Res.

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The world's non-renewable energy resources continually decline and therefore there is an urgent need to seek and use any available renewable energy sources. An alternative to conventional fuels can be the usage of plant biomass for energy purposes. This particularly relates to plants with C4 photosynthesis, a large increase in biomass, low habitat requirements, and high resistance to diseases and pests. All these characteristics are met, among others, by switchgrass which in many countries occurs as a common wild plant. In agricultural production, switchgrass does not pose many agronomic problems; moreover, it is a very durable plant that can be used in one stand for even 10 years and can be grown in all soils, even contaminated ones. Effective use of switchgrass for bioethanol, biogas or syngas production provides measurable ecological benefits and in the long term offers a chance to maintain a sustainable national energy balance, given the continuously shrinking non-renewable fuel resources. Due to the multifaceted use of this plant and a number of features important from the point of view of the power generation industry, it is worth having a closer look at the possibility of spreading the cultivation of this species.

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Section: Conversion Of Switchgrass Biomass To Gaseous Fuelsmentioning

confidence: 99%