Potential of solid state fermentation for production of ergot alkaloids

Production of total ergot alkaloids by Clauiceps fusiformis in solid state fermentation
was 3.9 times higher compared to that in submerged fermentation. Production
was equal in the case of Clauiceps purpurea but the spectra of alkaloids were advantageous
with the use of solid state fermentation. The data establish potential of solid
state fermentation which was not explored earlier for production of ergot alkaloids.