[Objective] To explore the effects of freeze-thaw on oat silage during the aerobic exposure stage. [Methods] Oat silage was stored at a constant temperature (20 ℃, group 20, control) and freeze-thaw conditions (20 ℃ and -5 ℃ alternating every 12 h, group S) for 60 days and then subjected to aerobic exposure. Samples were collected on day 60 of ensiling and after aerobic exposure for 1, 3, and 5 days, respectively, for the determination of fermentation quality and nutritional quality as well as for 16S rRNA gene and ITS sequencing. [Results] The pH rose as the aerobic exposure was prolonged. The samples subjected to aerobic exposure at room temperature showed more rapid increases in ammonia nitrogen content and pH and more rapid decreases in lactic acid and acetic acid content than those subjected to aerobic exposure at freeze-thaw temperatures. Propionic acid and butyric acid were produced more rapidly in the S group, especially in the case of aerobic exposure at room temperature. Enterobacteria and yeast increased while lactic acid bacteria decreased as the aerobic exposure was prolonged (P<0.05). Shannon and Simpson indices of bacteria increased during aerobic exposure, and the relative abundance of lactic acid bacteria kept decreasing. The bacterial community structure presented a significant difference on days 3 of aerobic exposure, and microbial succession was accelerated by aerobic exposure at room temperature compared with that at the freeze-thaw temperature, with more species and higher counts of yeast and molds indicative of spoilage in the S group. [Conclusion] Freeze-thaw accelerated aerobic deterioration, especially aerobic exposure at room temperature. This study provides theoretical guidance for high-quality modulation and storage of oat silage in alpine areas.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |