Silage Fermentation Characteristics of Napiergrass Harvested at Various Times on a Sunny Day

ABSTRACT Grasses exhibit variations in chemical composition and epiphytic microorganisms during daytime. These variations may influence the natural fermentation characteristics of silage. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of cutting times on chemical composition and epiphytic microorganisms of fresh napiergrass ( Pennisetum purpureum Sch.) and of these effects on fermentation quality of unwilted silage on a sunny day. …