Microbiology - Fungi - Molds and Yeasts - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Fungi - Molds and Yeasts - Section 1 (Q.No. 21)
21.
The fungus responsible for ergotism belongs to which of the following fungal divisions?
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Kritika Kandari said:
2 years ago
Claviceps purpurea is an ergot fungus that grows on the ears of rye and related cereal and forage plants. Consumption of grains or seeds contaminated with the survival structure of this fungus, the ergot sclerotium, can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals.
C. Purpurea most commonly affects outcrossing species such as rye (its most common host), as well as triticale, wheat and barley.
C. Purpurea most commonly affects outcrossing species such as rye (its most common host), as well as triticale, wheat and barley.
K.NAGALAKSHMI said:
7 years ago
No, in my reference, it will be Basidiomycota.
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