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Ergot (Claviceps purpurea)

Ergot (Claviceps purpurea)

Ergot, also known as Claviceps purpurea, is a parasitic fungus that has played a prominent, if notorious, role in human history. It's a disease of cereal crops and grasses, affecting grains such as wheat, barley, and oats, but most readily attacks rye and triticale.

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