Efficacy of magnesium dodecyl benzenesulphonate

Ergot or ergot fungi refers to a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps. The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea. This fungus grows on rye and related plants and produces alkaloids that can causes erogotism in human and other mammals who consume grains contaminated with its fruiting structure. The influence of magnesium dodecyl benzenesulphonate on ergot alkaloid fermentation by Claviceps purpurea BPS-1660 has been assessed. It has been found that micelle magnesium dodecyl benzenesulphonate under trial has enhanced the yield of ergot alkaloids to an extent of 11.978% higher in comparison to control 910 g/100ml when 200 g sugar solution is allowed to ferment at 270C + 10C temperature, 5.4 pH and 8 days of optimum incubation period.