Lactorbacillus buchneri compositions for improving aerobic stability of silage
US6337068B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/225
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri, LN 3957, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby. According to the invention, a strain of Lactobacillus has been purified and isolated which is nontoxic, safe and which improves aerobic stability of silage.
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