Efficient Phorbol Ester Biodegradation by Pleurotus Pulmonarius: Insights Following Cultivation on Jatropha Cake

Cultivation of the oilseed crop Jatropha curcas generates residue, which contains both proteins and toxic phorbol esters (PEs). This study investigated degradation of PEs following cultivation of Pleurotus pulmonarius on toxic jatropha cake. Residual PE was quantified using a sensitive ultra-performance liquid chromatography method for detection at trace levels. Degradation kinetics revealed a 90