Influence of ricinine on bioproduction of ethanol

The efficacy of ricinine on microbial production of ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM -2096 has been assessed. It has been found that the alkaloid under trial, i.e., ricinine at 7 ×10-5M molar concentration enhances the microbial production of ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCIM -2096 to an extent of 14.035% higher in comparison to control fermentor flasks, i.e., 5.70 ml/100mL in 58 hrs of incubation period, 4.6 pH and 310C temperature with 24% (w/v) molasses solution.