2.4.1

Fermentation process I

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. What is silage

3. Fermentation

4. Why efficient fermentation is needed

5. Fermentation is not always perfect

6. Respiration

7. Respiration cont...

8. Respiration cont...

9. Respiration cont...

10. Anaerobic fermentation

11. Anaerobic fermentation cont...

12. Fermentation is micro-organisms at work

13. Water soluble carbohydrates in forage material/biomass

14. Water soluble carbohydrates in forage crops

15. Population of micro-organisms on plant before

16. Fermentation phase in silage

17. Good fermentation

18. Fermentation process phase I: Aerobic phase

19. Fermentation phase II: Lag phase

20. Fermentation phase III: Homo-fermentative phase

21. Fermentation phase IV: Stable phase

22. Temperature and pH during fermentation process

23. Fermentation phases: Good vs bad silage

24. Factors influencing fermentation

25. Important note