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Research Project: Improving Utilization of Forages in Integrated Dairy Production Systems to Enhance Sustainable Farming Systems and Food Security

Location: Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research

Title: Can we improve milk production by making alfalfa cell walls more digestible?

Author
item FANELLI, AMANDA - Oak Ridge Institute For Science And Education (ORISE)
item Sullivan, Michael

Submitted to: Government Publication/Report
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 8/23/2023
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This talk will explore three main points: Why is cell wall digestibility important, how is digestibility linked to cell wall composition, and how can we improve digestibility? A strategy to improve digestibility by manipulating the cell wall composition will be presented.