Innovative Lactic Acid Production Techniques Driving Advances in Silage Fermentation.

Zhao, Xiaorui; Sun, Yu; Chang, Zhiyi; Yao, Boqing; Han, Zixin; Wang, Tianyi; Shang, Nan; Wang, Ran

Lactic acid (LA) plays a crucial role in the silage process, which occurs through LA fermentation. Consequently, there is a strong correlation between lactic acid production and the efficiency of the silage. However, traditional methods face challenges like long fermentation times, low acid production, and unstable quality, limiting agricultural preservation. This paper aims to explore innovations in lactic acid production technologies and show how these technologies have driven the development of silage fermentation for agricultural conservation. First, the important role of LA in agricultural preservation and the limitations of traditional silage techniques are presented. Next, advancements in LA production methods are thoroughly examined, covering the selection of microbial strains and the substitution of fermentation substrates. Following this, new technologies for silage fermentation are explored, drawing from innovations in LA production. These include the selection of LA strains, optimization of fermentation conditions, and improvements in fermentation techniques. These innovations have proven effective in increasing LA production, improving feed quality, extending shelf life, and providing new solutions to enhance agricultural production and sustainability.

LACTIC acid fermentation; SILAGE fermentation; SUSTAINABLE agriculture; AGRICULTURAL conservation; LACTIC acid; AGRICULTURAL technology; AGRICULTURAL innovations; SILAGE

Fermentation (Basel), 2024, Vol 10, Issue 10, p533

2311-5637

Academic Journal

10.3390/fermentation10100533