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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Biochemistry

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  • The European Climate Law mandates climate neutrality by 2050, necessitating sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Accurate carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) accounting is crucial for monitoring and reducing emissions in farming.
  • Corn silage fermentation is a significant process with potential greenhouse gas emissions that requires precise quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and propose equations for estimating CO2e emissions from corn silage fermentation.
  • To establish a robust and transparent carbon accounting system for sustainable farming.
  • To provide a scientific basis for evaluating the climate impact of corn silage.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a systematic review of meta-analyses on corn silage fermentation to gather statistics on key inputs.
  • Utilized a mock dataset with 1,000 iterations of randomly generated values for acetic acid, ethanol, lactic acid, ammonia, and dry matter loss.
  • Developed linear model equations for Global Warming Potential over 20 years (GWP20) and 100 years (GWP100) based on meta-analysis data.

Main Results:

  • Estimates for CO2e emissions from corn silage fermentation were 1.9 ± 5.6% (GWP20) and 0.2 ± 5.5% (GWP100) of silage dry matter.
  • Model results indicated CO2 recycling by silage microorganisms, supported by genome annotation.
  • Linear equations were derived for GWP20 and GWP100 using acetic acid, ethanol, lactic acid, and volatile-corrected dry matter loss as inputs.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides novel equations for quantifying CO2e emissions from corn silage, aiding in sustainable agricultural management.
  • Findings support the potential for CO2 recycling in silage, offering insights into microbial processes.
  • The developed accounting system enhances transparency and accuracy in assessing the climate impact of silage production.