This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of adding waste dateand ensiling periods on chemical compositions and quality of ensiled lemon. For ensiling, different levels of waste date without stones (0, 10, 20, 30, percent) were mixed with lemon pulp and ensiled in two-liter ...
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This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of adding waste dateand ensiling periods on chemical compositions and quality of ensiled lemon. For ensiling, different levels of waste date without stones (0, 10, 20, 30, percent) were mixed with lemon pulp and ensiled in two-liter containers for 25, 35 and 45 days. After opening the silages, samples were taken for determination of dry matter, crude protein, ammonia-nitrogen, neutral detergent fiber, organic matter and ash. The pH of silages was determined immediately after opening. The effects of waste date supplementation without stone was studied as a factorial design (3×4). The results of this study showed that silage of lemon pulp with 30percents waste date improved silage quality and increased DM, OM and pH (P<0.05). However, CP, NDF, NH3-N and ash were decreased (P<0.05). Also, lemon pulp silage with 30percent waste date had the highest energy and sensory evaluation than those of other silages. In conclusion, supplementation of 30per cent waste date without stone to the lemon pulp and the optimum ensiling period of 45 days are recommended.