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Claviceps  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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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  • txid5110

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z908G193-2

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