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Factors affecting the fermentation of ergot alkaloids by Aspergillus fumigatus (Fresenius)

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Six strains of Aspergillus fumigatus were studied for their alkaloid producing capacity. With one strain (NCIM 902) high yields (162mg/l) of ergot alkaloids were obtained after seven days in a new medium.

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  1. Microbiology Division, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology and Engineering, M.S. University of Baroda, 390 001, Baroda, India

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Narayan, V., Rao, K.K. Factors affecting the fermentation of ergot alkaloids by Aspergillus fumigatus (Fresenius). Biotechnol Lett 4, 193–196 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00144323

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