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Improved medium for saprophytic production of ergot alkaloids by Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul.

Improved medium for saprophytic production of ergot alkaloids by Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul. Studies were undertaken on the production of ergot alkaloids in saprophytic culture employing two strains of C. purpurea. In an attempt to improve the yield of the alkaloids and to develop a cheaper medium, the commonly used carbohydrate source, mannitol, was replaced with different types of starches and starchy materials as these are comparatively much cheaper than mannitol. Results indicated that, in stationary cultures, certain starches enhanced the yield greatly, while in shaker cultures starches could replace mannitol for equivalent yields. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Biotechnology and Bioengineering Wiley

Improved medium for saprophytic production of ergot alkaloids by Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul.

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1971 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISSN
0006-3592
eISSN
1097-0290
DOI
10.1002/bit.260130214
pmid
5580688
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Abstract

Studies were undertaken on the production of ergot alkaloids in saprophytic culture employing two strains of C. purpurea. In an attempt to improve the yield of the alkaloids and to develop a cheaper medium, the commonly used carbohydrate source, mannitol, was replaced with different types of starches and starchy materials as these are comparatively much cheaper than mannitol. Results indicated that, in stationary cultures, certain starches enhanced the yield greatly, while in shaker cultures starches could replace mannitol for equivalent yields.

Journal

Biotechnology and BioengineeringWiley

Published: Mar 1, 1971

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