Study on the effects of urea addition on the fermentation quality, nitrogen metabolism, microbial community, and metabolic characteristics of cotton strawlage

BackgroundCotton straw is a widely available agricultural by-product in Xinjiang, China, but its utilization as livestock feed is hindered by challenges such as high fiber content and the presence of toxic free gossypol, which can negatively impact animal health and feed digestibility. Urea addition...

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Main Authors: Shuaibin Zhou, Zhenxin Zhu, Xiaoping Chen, Qiuju Pu, Shuai Liu, Yuheng Luo, Yongbin Shao, Yaoqiang Sun, Xinwen Sun, Cuiling Shang, Wen Shen, Dengke Hua, Xinfeng Wang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1610850/full
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