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Claviceps  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Claviceps purpurea

Scope note

  • A genus of ascomycetous fungi, family Clavicipitaceae, order Hypocreales, parasitic on various grasses (POACEAE). The sclerotia contain several toxic alkaloids. Claviceps purpurea on rye causes ERGOTISM.

History note

  • 74(63)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002967

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