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Characterization of Melon, ( Cucumis melo L.) Silage with Different Biomass Mixtures and Dry Matter Contents

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  • Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Ricardo Loiola Edvan

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Keuven dos Santos Nascimento

    (Department of Animal Science, State São Paulo University, Jaboticabal 14884-900, SP, Brazil)

  • Dhiéssica Morgana Alves Barros

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Lucas de Souza Barros

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos 58708-110, PB, Brazil)

  • Luan Felipe Reis Camboim

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos 58708-110, PB, Brazil)

  • Tairon Pannunzio Dias e Silva

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Rafael de Souza Miranda

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Marcos Jácome de Araújo

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

  • Anisio Ferreira Lima Neto

    (Brazilian Agricultural Research Company (EMBRAPA), Teresina 64006-220, PI, Brazil)

  • Leilson Rocha Bezerra

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Campina Grande, Patos 58708-110, PB, Brazil)

  • Francisco Naysson de Sousa Santos

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís 65500-000, MA, Brazil)

  • Edson Mauro Santos

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraíba, CCA, Areia 58397-000, PB, Brazil)

  • Stelio Bezerra Pinheiro de Lima

    (Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina 64000-900, PI, Brazil)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to obtain different dry matter contents and proportions of melon plant biomass for silage making. A completely randomized design with factorial arrangement (3 × 2) and four replications was adopted. The first factor consisted of three melon biomass mixtures based on as-fed composition of plant (branches + leaves) and harvested melon (fruits)—100% plant (0% fruit), 90% plant + 10% fruit, and 100% fruit. The second factor corresponded to the ensiled material, which was either fresh or dehydrated in the field after harvest (40% dry matter). Silages produced from dehydrated biomass after fruit harvest, containing 0% and 10% fruit, showed the highest dry matter contents: 297 g/kg and 293 g/kg, respectively. Silages produced from fresh biomass containing 0% and 10% fruit showed high concentrations of acetic acid, reaching 14.9 g/kg and 14.1 g/kg, respectively. Silages produced from dehydrated biomass containing 10% and 100% fruit showed better results in terms of the indicators associated with high-quality silage. Dehydration improves the fermentative profile and overall quality of melon silage.

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  • Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento & Ricardo Loiola Edvan & Keuven dos Santos Nascimento & Dhiéssica Morgana Alves Barros & Lucas de Souza Barros & Luan Felipe Reis Camboim & Tairon Pannunzio Dias e Silv, 2023. "Characterization of Melon, ( Cucumis melo L.) Silage with Different Biomass Mixtures and Dry Matter Contents," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:13:y:2023:i:8:p:1536-:d:1208426
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