Browsing Research publications by Author "Higgs, David"
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Characterisation and application of lactic acid bacteria for tropical silage preparation
Pholsen, Suradej; Khota, Waroon; Pang, Huili; Higgs, David; Cai, Yimin (2016-01-21)Strains TH 14, TH 21 and TH 64 were isolated from tropical silages, namely corn stover, sugar cane top and rice straw, respectively, prepared in Thailand. These strains were selected by low pH growth range and high lactic ... -
Comparative analysis of silage fermentation and in vitro digestibility of tropical grass prepared with Acremonium and Tricoderma species producing cellulases
Khota, Waroon; Pholsen, Suradej; Higgs, David; Cai, Yimin (2018-05-31)OBJECTIVE: To find out ways of improving fermentation quality of silage, the comparative analysis of fermentation characteristics and in vitro digestibility of tropical grasses silage applied with cellulases produced from ... -
Dry matter yields and forage quality of grass alone and grass plus legume mixture in relation to cattle manure rates and production methods
Yoottasanong, C.; Pholsen, S.; Higgs, David (2015)This work was carried out at Khon Kaen University from April-November 2011 to determine dry matter yields and forage quality of the Purple Guinea grass (Panicum maximum cv. TD 58) and grass plus legumes grown on Korat soil ... -
Effect of silicon on plant growth and mineral nutrition of maize grown under water-stress conditions
Kaya, Cengiz; Tuna, Levent; Higgs, David (2006)The effect of silicon (Si) on physiological attributes and nutritional status of maize (Zea mays cv. DK 647 F1) under water stress was studied in a pot experiment. Treatments were (1) well watered (WW): 100% of FC (soil ... -
Effect of Stocking Rate of Thai-Esaan Native Beef Cattle under Alternate Grazing Methods on Growth Performance and Botanical Changes in Grass-Legume Mixture Pastureland
Higgs, David; Yoottasanong, C.; Pholsen, S (2019-03-01)This experiment was carried out at the University Farm, Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand during April 2011 to September 2012. The work aimed to study effect ... -
Fermentation quality and in vitro methane production of sorghum silage prepared with cellulase and lactic acid bacteria
Khota, Waroon; Pholsen, Suradej; Higgs, David; Cai, Yimin (2017-11-01)Objective: The effects of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and cellulase enzyme on fermentation quality, microorganism population, chemical composition and in vitro gas production of sorghum silages were studied. Methods: ... -
Growth Performance and Methane Production of Thai Native Beef Cattle under Grazing and Cut-Carry Ruzi Grass with or without Concentrate Supplementation
Thip-uten, Suwit; Pholsen, Suradej; Sommart, Kritapon; Phonbumrung, Thumrongsakd; Cai, Yinmin; Higgs, David (2019-01-01)Despite of concentrate supplements in ruminant diets have been recognized as an influence enteric methane abasement strategy, very few studies have investigated the effects of concentrate supplementation on enteric methane ... -
Integrative roles of nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide in melatonin‐induced tolerance of pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants to iron deficiency and salt stress alone or in combination
Kaya, C.; Higgs, David; Muhammad, Ashraf; Alyemeni, Mohammed N.; Ahmad, Parvaiz (2019-04-13)There seems to be no report in the literature on the effect of melatonin (MT) in relieving the detrimental effects of combined application of salt stress (SS) and iron deficiency (ID). Therefore, the effect of MT on the ... -
Natural lactic acid bacteria population of tropical grasses and their fermentation factor analysis of silage prepared with cellulase and inoculant
Higgs, David; Khota, Waroon; Pholsen, Suradej; Cai, Yimin (2016-12-01)Natural lactic acid bacteria (LAB) populations in tropical grasses and their fermentation characteristics on silage prepared with cellulase enzyme and LAB inoculants were studied. A commercial inoculant Lactobacillus ... -
Relationship Between Zinc Supply and Phosphorus Nutrition/Phosphatase Enzyme Activity in a Hydroponically Grown Tomato Seedlings
Kaya, Cengiz; Higgs, David; Burton, Agneta (2000)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum MIK) cultivar Moneymaker, was grown hydroponically in controlled temperature (C.T.) room for 25 days to investigate relationships between phosphorus concentration in leaves and roots with ...