About The Medical Condition Ergot Fungus

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Ergot Fungus

Ergot Fungus Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Ergot Fungus Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Ergot Fungus?

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.

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