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Method development to reduce the fiber content of wheat bran and rice bran through anaerobic fermentation with rumen liquor for use in poultry feed

  • Debi, Momota Rani;Wichert, Brigitta A;Liesegang, Annette
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.395-404
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    • 2019
  • Objective: Wheat bran (WB) and rice bran (RB) are the agricultural by-products used as poultry feed in many developing countries. However, their use for poultry feed is limited due to high fiber and the presence of anti-nutritional substances (e.g. ${\beta}-glucans$). The objective of this study was to develop a method to improve the quality of those brans by reducing the fiber content. Methods: A two-step fermentation method was developed where the second fermentation of first fermented dry bran was carried out. Fermentation was performed at a controlled environment for 3 h and 6 h (n = 6). The composition of brans, buffer solution and rumen liquor was maintained in a ratio of 1:2:3, respectively. Brans were analyzed for dry matter, crude fiber (CF), acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL) content. Celluloses and hemicelluloses were calculated from the difference of ADF-ADL and NDF-ADF, respectively. Samples were compared by two-factor analysis of variance followed by Tukey's multiple comparison tests (p<0.05). Results: CF %, ADF % and cellulose tended to decrease and NDF % and hemicellulose content was reduced significantly (p<0.05). After the 1st fermentation step, NDF decreased $10.7%{\pm}0.55%$ after 3 h vs $17.0%{\pm}0.78%$ after 6 h in case of WB. Whereas, these values were $2.3%{\pm}0.30%$ (3 h) and $7.5%{\pm}0.69%$ (6 h) in case of RB. However, after the 2nd fermentation step, the decrease in the NDF content amounted to $9.1%{\pm}0.72%$ (3 h), $17.4%{\pm}1.13%$ (6 h) and $9.3%{\pm}0.46%$ (3 h), $10.0%{\pm}0.68%$ (6 h) in WB and RB, respectively. Cellulose and hemicellulose content was reduced up to $15.6%{\pm}0.85%$ (WB), $15.8%{\pm}2.20%$ (RB) and $36.6%{\pm}2.42%$ (WB), $15.9%{\pm}3.53%$ (RB), respectively after 2nd fermentation of 6 h. Conclusion: Two-step fermentation process improved the quality of the brans for their use in poultry feed.

비섬유탄수화물과 반추위분해단백질의 다른 비율이 In Vitro 발효와 젖소의 산유성적에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Different Ratios of Nonfibrous Carbohydrate to Ruminally Degradable Protein on In Vitro Fermentation and Lactation Performance of Dairy Cows)

  • 서인준;이도형;이성훈
    • Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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    • 제47권4호
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    • pp.625-636
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    • 2005
  • 본 연구는 비섬유탄수화물(NFC)과 반추위분 해단백질(RDP)을 젖소사료에 다양하게 배합하여 NFC : RDP의 비율을 3.5, 3.0 및 2.5로 다양하게 조정하였을 때, in vitro 발효성상 및 젖소의 산유성적에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 적정 NFC : RDP비율을 결정하고자 실시하였다. In vitro 발효시험은 반추위 cannulae가 장착된 Holstein 젖소로부터 반추위액을 얻어 3, 6, 9, 12시간 동 안 배양하였다. 반추위내 pH는 NFC비율이 증가함에 따라 유의한 영향을 받지 않았고, 암모 니아질소농도는 배양 6시간까지 처리군간에 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았으나, 9시간과 12 시간에서는 NFC : RDP비율이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 감소하였다(P < 0.05). 휘발성지방산생산 량은 acetate 및 propionate농도가 발효 3시간에 NFC함량이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 증가하였 으나(P < 0.05), 나머지 시간대에서는 유의차가 나타나지 않았다. Valerate 및 A : P비율은 NFC : RDP비율에 의하여 영향을 받지 않았고, iso- acids 및 총 휘발성지방산은 전반적으로 NFC함 량이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 증가하였으며(P < 0.05), 3.0비율구가 가장 높은 값을 나타내었다(P < 0.01). 한편, 사양시험은 18 두의 착유우를 공시하여 처리구당 6 두씩 배치하여 총 24주간 실시하였 다. 건물 및 에너지섭취량은 NFC : RDP비율이 증가함에 따라 유의하게 증가하였고(P < 0.01), 섬 유소섭취량은 NFC : RDP비율이 감소함에 따라 직선적으로 증가하였다(P < 0.01). 산유량은 3.5(32.7 kg)비율구가 다른 처리구보다 유의하게 높았다(P < 0.05). 유지방율은 3.0(3.79 %) 및 2.5(3.79 %)비율구가 3.5(3.48 %)비율구보다 유의하 게 높았고(P < 0.05), 유지방생산량은 처리구간 에 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 유단백질과 무지 고형분은 NFC : RDP비율이 증가함에 따라 직선 적으로 증가하였다(P < 0.01). 그러나 우유중 요소태질소농도는 NFC함량이 증가함에 따라 유 의하게 감소하였다(P < 0.05). 이상의 결과로부터 사료내 증가하는 수준의 NFC는 반추위발효, 질소이용효율 및 산유량을 향상시켰고, 사료중 NFC : RDP비율이 3.0이상일 때 반추위발효뿐만 아니라 산유성적이 최대화되는 것으로 나타났다.

섬유질배합사료 내 조단백질 수준이 임신초기 흑염소의 건물섭취량, 소화율 및 질소출납에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Crude Protein Levels in Total Mixed Rations on Dry Matter Intake, Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance in Early Pregnant Korean Black Goats)

  • 황보순;최순호;이성훈;김상우;김영근;상병돈;조익환
    • 한국초지조사료학회지
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    • 제27권2호
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2007
  • 본 연구는 섬유질배합사료의 조단백질 수준이 임신초기 흑염소의 사료섭취량, 영양소 소화율 및 질소 축적율에 미치는 영향을 조사하여 임신흑염소의 적정 조단백질 수준을 구명하기 위하여 실시하였다. 공시축은 임신초기흑염소 12두를 4처리구(관행사료구, 조단백질 10, 12 및 15%)로 나누어 처리구당 3두씩 대사케이지에 완전임의 배치법으로 배치하여 시험을 실시하였으며 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 섬유질배합사료의 일반 조성분은 건물 함량이 $89.0{\sim}91.0%$를 나타내었고, ADF와 NDF 함량은 $18.87{\sim}19.85$$53.41{\sim}54.80%$로 나타나 조단백질 수준에 따른 섬유소 함량의 차이는 없었다. 조단백질 함량은 TMR10, TMR12 및 TMR14구가 각각 10.61, 12.15 및 14.97% 이었다. 하지만, NFC 함량은 섬유질배합사료내 단백질수준이 증가함에 따라 감소하였다. 건물섭취량, 영양소 섭취량 및 가소화 영양소 섭취량은 TMR15와 대조구가 TMR10과 TMR12구 보다 유의하게 높았으며(p<0.05), 대사체중당 건물섭취량과 체중에 대한 건물섭취비율에서도 대조구와 TMR15구가 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 건물소화율은 $69.01{\sim}70.33%$ 범위로 나타났다. 에테르 추출물 소화율은 세 수준의 단백질을 함유하는 섬유질배합사료군이 대조군 보다 유의하게 높았으나(p<0.05), 섬유질배합사료군간에는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 질소축적량 및 축적율에서는 TMR15구와 대조구가 다른 처리구 보다 유의하게 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과에서 임신초기 흑염소사료 내 증가하는 수준의 조단백질 함량은 건물섭취량 및 질소 축적을 증가시켰고, 특히 TMR 사양에서 임신초기 흑염소의 조단백질수준은 적어도 15% 이상은 되어야 할 것으로 추정된다.조생 다수성 IRG, 6월 상순으로 벼 이앙시기가 늦을 경우에는 5월 하순 수확이 가능하면서 생산성과 사료가치가 높은 밀이 권장되었다.함량으로 낮아졌다. 비보존성 반응(즉 침전, 흡착, 산화, 용해 등)과 보존성 반응(예: 수리학적 혼합)은 미량원소가 강으로 이동되는 것을 크게 감소시키는 효과적인 자연저감 기작이었다.가되는 추세를 보이고 있었으나 정상군에 비해 면역반응 신경세포의 총수는 43.9%(1형: $23.7%\downarrow$, 2형: $17.8%\downarrow$, 3형 : $56.2%\downarrow$) 감소한 상태로 남아있었다. 이상의 결과로 capsaicin 투여에 의해 성숙흰쥐의 근육층 신경얼기에서 칼슘채널 ${\alpha}_{1B}$ subunit의 면역활성도는 투여 후 1주일가지 빠르게 저하되며 그 이후부터는 점차 정상으로 회복되나 완전한 상태로의 회복에는 4주 이상의 시간경과가 필요함을 알 수 있었다.形態學的) 배양학적(培養學的) 특성(特性)을 조사(調査)한 결과(結果) Candida guilliermondii var. guilliermondii 로 동정(同定)되었다. 6. CHS-13 균주(菌株)를 당화액(糖化液)에 배양(培養)시켰을 때 Lowry-protein 함량은 $0.72\;mg/m{\ell}$ 이었으며 , yeast extract 첨가(添加)하여 배양시(培養時)는 yeast extract 농도(濃度)가 증가(增加)함에 따라 단백질(蛋白質) 함량(含量)도 증가(增加)하였다. 7. CHS-13 균주(菌株)의 RNA 함량(含量)은 $4.92{\times}10^{-2 }\;mg/m{\ell}$이었으며 yeast extract 농도(濃度)가 증가(增加)함에 따라 증가(增加)하다가 농도(濃度) 0.2%에서 최대함량(最大含量)을 나타내고 그후는 감소(減少)

신규 조사료원 사료용 벼 사일리지의 사료가치 평가 및 급여 비율에 따른 반추위 발효성상 비교 (Evaluation the Feed Value of Whole Crop Rice Silage and Comparison of Rumen Fermentation according to Its Ratio)

  • 박설화;백열창;이슬;김병현;류채화
    • 한국초지조사료학회지
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    • 제40권4호
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    • pp.236-243
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    • 2020
  • 본 연구는 사료용 벼 사일리지의 사료가치를 평가하고 반추위 발효성상을 이용하여 사료용 벼 사일리지와 배합사료의 적정 비율을 조사하고자 하였다. 사료가치 평가는 AOAC(2019)에 따라 분석하였고, 영양소 소화율 예측은 NRC(2001)의 수식을 기반으로 산출하였다. In vitro 반추위 발효시험은 총 6개의 시험구로 구성되었고, 반추위 pH, 가스생성량, 암모니아태 질소 및 휘발성 지방산을 측정하였다:T1(100:0), T2(60:40), T3(40:60), T4(20:80), T5(10:90), T6(0:100). 영양소 소화율 시험에서는 사료용 벼 사일리지 비율에 따라 40:60(W40), 20:80(W20) 및 10:90(W10)로 나누어 수행하였다. 사료용 벼 사일리지의 조단백질, 조지방 및 NDF 함량은 각각 12.29%, 1.67%, 59.79%로 측정되었다. 또한 NRC(2001)을 이용한 사료용 벼 사일리지의 TDN 예측 결과는 51.49%로 나타났다. 반추위 발효 in vitro 결과, 가스생성량과 총 휘발성 지방산생성량은 T4, T5 및 T6에서 다른 시험구보다 유의적으로 높았다(p<0.05). 초산과 AP ratio도 T4, T5 및 T6에서 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(p<0.05). 프로피온산 및 낙산에서는 사료용 벼 사일리지와 배합사료의 비율의 변화에 따라 유의적인 차이를 보였다(p<0.05). 건물 및 조단백 소화율은 W40에서 유의적으로 낮은 결과를 보였으나(p<0.05), W20 및 W10은 유의적 차이가 없었다. 따라서 사료용 벼 사일리지는 사료로서 가치가 있다고 판단된다. 또한, 사료용 벼 사일리지와 배합사료의 급여비율을 20:80하는 것이 반추위 발효 및 영양소 소화를 저해하지 않는 수준에서 농가의 경제성에도 긍정적일 것으로 생각된다.

Synergistic effects of dietary $\beta$-1,3 glucan and feed stimulants in juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

  • Sungchul C. Bai;Park, Gunjun;Kim, Joon-Hyung;Cui Hua;Kim, Youngchul
    • 한국양식학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국양식학회 2003년도 추계학술발표대회 논문요약집
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    • pp.68-69
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    • 2003
  • The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary supplementation of $\beta$-1,3 glucan and feed stimulants(BAISM) as a feed additive for juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus). Eight experimental diets supplemented with $\beta$-1,3 glucan and feed stimulants at 0%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.45%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.95%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 0.90%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 1.90%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.15% + Baism 1.35%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.15% + Baism 2.85% and $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.30% + Baism 2.70% of diets as a dry-matter(DM) basis were prepared. Three replicate groups of fish averaging 9.2 $\pm$ 0.1g (Mean $\pm$ SD) were randomly distributed in each aquarium as a group of 15 fish and fed one of eight experimental diets for seven weeks. After the feeding trial, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 0.90%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 1.90% diets had a higher weight gain (WG), feed efficiency(FE), specific growth rate(SGR) and protein efficiency ratio(PER) than did fish fed 0%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.45%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.95%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.15% + Baism 2.85% and $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.30% + Baism 2.70% (P<0.05). however, there was no significant difference among fish fed $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.45%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.05% + Baism 0.95%, $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.15% + Baism 2.85% and $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.30% + Baism 2.70%(P>0.05). and $\beta$-1,3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 0.90% diets had a higher peak value of CL(Chemiluminescence) and lysozyme activity, than did fish fed the other diets (P<0.05). These results indicated that dietary sipplementation of $\beta$-1, 3 glucan and Baism affected growth, feed efficiency, specific growth rate, protein efficiency ratio, Peak value of CL and Lysozyme activity, and the optimum dietary supplementation level of $\beta$-1, 3 glucan and Baism as a feed additive could be approximately $\beta$-1, 3 glucan 0.10% + Baism 0.90% of diet in juvenile olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus).

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Gelatinized Carbohydrates in the Diet of Catla catla Fingerlings: Effect of Levels and Sources on Nutrient Utilization, Body Composition and Tissue Enzyme Activities

  • Yengkokpam, Sona;Sahu, N.P.;Pal, A.K.;Mukherjee, S.C.;Debnath, Dipesh
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제20권1호
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    • pp.89-99
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    • 2007
  • A Feeding trial was conducted to study the effects of three different sources and two levels of dietary gelatinized carbohydrate (GC) on nutrient utilization, growth, tissue composition and tissue enzyme activities of fingerlings of Catla catla (15.1-15.3 g). Six isocaloric (17.1-17.5 kJ/g) semi-purified diets were prepared either with rice, corn or tapioca at 40 or 50% GC each. The crude protein (CP) level used in the diet was 35% and 25% for 40% and 50% GC level, respectively to study the protein sparing effect of GC. The degree of gelatinization was higher for corn and tapioca than rice under similar cooking conditions. After a 60-d feeding trial, dry matter, carbohydrate, protein and lipid digestibility were higher in tapioca fed groups at both the levels of GC. However, the highest specific growth rate (SGR) and protein efficiency ratio (PER) were observed in the corn fed groups at 50% GC level indicating better utilization of nutrients from gelatinized corn. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was almost similar in corn and tapioca fed groups between two levels of GC but in rice fed groups, FCR was lower in 40% GC than 50% GC level. The results indicated higher protein-sparing effect in corn and tapioca fed groups than rice fed groups. The order of gelatinized carbohydrate utilization in Catla catla fingerlings at 50% GC level was corn>tapioca>rice. At 40% GC level, corn and tapioca were comparable and more efficiently utilized than rice. In the corn fed groups, 50% GC was comparable with 40% GC level, whereas in rice and tapioca fed groups the 40% GC was better in terms of nutrient utilization. Liver glycogen content and hepatosomatic index were significantly (p<0.05) higher in those groups fed high GC (50%) irrespective of carbohydrate sources. Higher intestinal amylase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activities were observed in higher GC fed groups than the lower GC groups. No mortality was found in any groups at any levels of GC.

Effects of Keratinase on Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Intestinal Morphology, Intestinal Ecology and Inflammatory Response of Weaned Piglets Fed Diets with Different Levels of Crude Protein

  • Wang, D.;Piao, X.S.;Zeng, Z.K.;Lu, T.;Zhang, Q.;Li, P.F.;Xue, L.F.;Kim, S.W.
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제24권12호
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    • pp.1718-1728
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    • 2011
  • Two experiments were conducted to investigate the in vitro ability of keratinase to hydrolyze soybean glycinin and ${\beta}$-conglycinin and to evaluate the in vivo effects of keratinase when included in corn-soybean diets with different levels of crude protein and fed to nursery pigs. In experiment 1, a saturated keratinase solution (1 ml) was added to two blank controls of either glycinin or ${\beta}$-conglycinin resulting in the hydrolysis of 94.74% glycinin and 88.89% ${\beta}$-conglycinin. In experiment 2, 190 pigs (8.3${\pm}$0.63 kg BW) were allotted to one of four treatments in a 2${\times}$2 factorial arrangement on the basis of body weight, and sex was balanced among the pens. The effects of crude protein (19 vs. 22%) and keratinase (0 vs. 0.05%) were studied. Each treatment was applied to six pens with seven (two pens) or eight pigs per pen. Pigs were fed the experimental diets for 21 d. Weight gain and feed conversion ratio were improved (p<0.05) with keratinase supplementation while feed intake was reduced (p<0.05). Keratinase supplementation increased (p<0.05) the apparent total tract digestibility of dry matter, energy, crude protein and phosphorus. Keratinase supplementation also increased n-butyric acid in the cecum and colon, lactobacilli and total anaerobe counts in the colon as well as the ratio of villus height to crypt depth in the ileum. Additionally, fecal score, ammonia nitrogen and branch chain volatile fatty acids in the colon, E. coli and total aerobe counts in the colon, crypt depth in the jejunum and ileum as well as serum interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 concentrations were also decreased (p<0.05) by keratinase supplementation. A reduction in dietary crude protein decreased (p<0.05) colon ammonia nitrogen concentration and cecal propionic acid and branch chain volatile fatty acid concentrations. In addition, cecal E. coli counts, colon total anaerobe counts, ileal crypt depth, and serum interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 concentrations were also decreased (p<0.05) with the reduction of dietary crude protein. With the exception of fecal scores, there were no significant interactions between crude protein and keratinase. This study provides evidence that dietary keratinase supplementation improved nursery pig performance by improving intestinal morphology and ecology, thus improving nutrient digestibility and alleviating the inflammatory response.

Utilization of Processed Pine Needle Powder in Broiler Chicken Diets

  • Kim, Eunjoo;Jung, Ji Young;Cho, Hyun Min;Wickramasuriya, Samiru Sudharaka;Maceline, Shemil Pyrian;Shin, Taeg Kyun;Kim, Beomgyu;Heo, Jung Min
    • 한국가금학회지
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    • 제45권3호
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    • pp.167-174
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    • 2018
  • This study examined the effects of dietary processed pine needle tree powder (PPNP) on growth performance, visceral organ parameters, ileal digestibility, blood metabolites and ileal morphology of broiler chickens for 5-week after hatch. In total, 220 1-day-old male Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly allocated to 30 pens (seven birds per pen), and each pen was assigned to one of five dietary treatments, a diet without PPNP (control) and diets with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% PPNP. The body weight and feed intake were measured weekly. One bird from each pen was selected randomly and gently euthanized to collect the blood, visceral organs and digesta samples on 2, 3 and 5 week of age. Birds fed 2.0% PPNP showed decreased (P<0.05) overall body weight, average daily gain and average daily feed intake compared to those fed control, 0.5 and 1.0% PPNP. The small intestine length increased (P<0.05) as the level of PPNP in the diet increased. A deeper crypt depth was observed (P<0.05) when birds fed 2.0% PPNP compared to those fed the control diet at week 2. A higher V:C ratio was observed (P<0.05) in birds fed 1.0% PPNP than in those fed other treatments at week 3. Ileal protein digestibility improved (P<0.05) when birds fed 0.5% and 1.0% PPNP compared to that in those fed the control diet at week 3. The feed conversion ratio, ileal dry matter digestibility and blood urea nitrogen and cholesterol, and gizzard and ceca weights were not affected (P>0.05) by supplementation of any levels of PPNP. These results demonstrated that inclusion of PPNP in broiler diets could be a possible factor in improving overall growth performance suggesting early gut development when 1% PPNP is supplemented.

감자(Solanum tuberosum L.) 봄재배 시 작휴와 멀칭이 생육, 수량 및 경제성에 미치는 영향 (Effect of Ridging System and Mulch Types on Growth, Yield, and Profitability of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Spring Cropping)

  • 임주성;조지홍;조광수;장동칠;진용익;유홍섭;이종남
    • 한국환경농학회지
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    • 제35권3호
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    • pp.202-210
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    • 2016
  • BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to determine effects of ridging systems and plastic film mulch types on growth, yield, and profitability of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in spring cropping using paddy field and to suggest profitable ridging system and plastic mulch type.METHODS AND RESULTS: Two potato cultivars ('Goun', and 'Atlantic') were grown at paddy field located in Gangneung in spring. For treatments, ridging systems were one-row ridge (OR) and two-row ridge (TR). Mulch types were no-mulch (NM), black plastic film mulch (BPM), and transparent plastic film mulch (TPM). Emergence of sprout was affected by the mulch types and the fastest level was shown at TPM treatment. Accumulative soil temperature during sprouting was 16.2℃ higher at TR than at OR and also higher at TPM than at BPM or NM. Stem length was not affected by ridging systems or mulch types. Leaf area index (LAI) was influenced by mulch types, while not by ridging systems. The highest LAI was shown at TR with TPM and OR of BPM. There was no significant difference in specific gravity or dry matter rate by ridging systems and mulch types. Tuber yield was significantly influenced by ridging systems and mulch types. Mean tuber weight was heavier at OR treatment than at TR and also the heaviest at TPM among mulch types. The highest marketable yield was found at OR with BPM. Based on marketable tuber yield and market price, the highest income ratio in two cultivars was found at OR with BPM and it was 20~82% higher than the ratio at TR with TPM.CONCLUSION: In spring potato cropping using paddy field, OR with BPM is better for high yield and is more profitable for farmer's income than the conventional cultivation method, TR with TPM.

Effect of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-based Direct-fed Microbial on Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Intestinal Morphology and Cecal Microflora in Broiler Chickens

  • Lei, Xinjian;Piao, Xiangshu;Ru, Yingjun;Zhang, Hongyu;Peron, Alexandre;Zhang, Huifang
    • Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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    • 제28권2호
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    • pp.239-246
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    • 2015
  • The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the dietary supplementation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-based direct-fed microbial (DFM) on growth performance, nutrient utilization, intestinal morphology and cecal microflora in broiler chickens. A total of two hundred and eighty eight 1-d-old Arbor Acres male broilers were randomly allocated to one of four experimental treatments in a completely randomized design. Each treatment was fed to eight replicate cages, with nine birds per cage. Dietary treatments were composed of an antibiotic-free basal diet (control), and the basal diet supplemented with either 15 mg/kg of virginiamycin as antibiotic growth promoter (AGP), 30 mg/kg of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-based DFM (DFM 30) or 60 mg/kg of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-based DFM (DFM 60). Experimental diets were fed in two phases: starter (d 1 to 21) and finisher (d 22 to 42). Growth performance, nutrient utilization, morphological parameters of the small intestine and cecal microbial populations were measured at the end of the starter (d 21) and finisher (d 42) phases. During the starter phase, DFM and virginiamycin supplementation improved the feed conversion ratio (FCR; p<0.01) compared with the control group. For the finisher phase and the overall experiment (d 1 to 42) broilers fed diets with the DFM had better body weight gain (BWG) and FCR than that of control (p<0.05). Supplementation of virginiamycin and DFM significantly increased the total tract apparent digestibility of crude protein (CP), dry matter (DM) and gross energy during both starter and finisher phases (p<0.05) compared with the control group. On d 21, villus height, crypt depth and villus height to crypt depth ratio of duodenum, jejunum, and ileum were significantly increased for the birds fed with the DFM diets as compared with the control group (p<0.05). The DFM 30, DFM 60, and AGP groups decreased the Escherichia coli population in cecum at d 21 and d 42 compared with control group (p<0.01). In addition, the population of Lactobacillus was increased in DFM 30 and DFM 60 groups as compared with control and AGP groups (p<0.01). It can be concluded that Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-based DFM could be an alternative to the use of AGPs in broilers diets based on plant protein.