Evaluation of physical quality, pH, fresh weight reduction and fungal percentage in citronella (Cymbopogon nardus) straw waste amofer

Abstract

Research on citronella waste using Amofer technology (ammoniated fermentation) treatment was carried out to increase its nutritional content so that it becomes a quality alternative feed. Analysis of physical quality, pH, fresh weight and percentage of fungi in citronella waste used a completely randomized design divided into four treatments based on different fermentation times, namely P0 = day P1 = 7 days, P2 = 14 days and P3 = 21 days. The results showed that amofer treatment with different curing times affected the physical quality of citronella straw waste, P2 and P3 showed significant differences (P<0.05). Amofer treatment with curing for 21 days is able to degrade the essential aroma which is a limiting factor in the palatability level of livestock for feed.