Early acidification will hinder the development of anaerobic cellulolytic microorganisms and favour the growth of lactobacilli even if the residual sugar content of the bagasse is relatively low.
ln wet bulk Piles, fiber deterioration is minimal within the pile where anaerobic conditions prevail. Deterioration is limited to the outer surface of the pile.Obviously, as the surface of the pile increases as the square, whereas the volume increases as the cube, large piles will have a much smaller surface area compared to the volume and. consequently. the percentage of deterioration is smaller.