The formation of volatile N-nitrosamines in laboratory-scale grass and maize silages.

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  • L.W. van Broekhoven
  • J.A.R. Davies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v33i1.16867

Abstract

Fresh grass and maize samples from experimental fields with different fertilizer regimes were ensiled in the laboratory in glass preserving jars. The resulting silages were analysed for the presence of volatile N-nitrosamines with a Thermal Energy Analyzer. In the grass silages, up to 4 micro g N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)/kg was found. In the maize silages no NDMA was found above the limit of detection (0.2 micro g/kg). (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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1985-02-01

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