Ergot is caused by - Vidyadip

MCQ

Ergot is caused by

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Claviceps
B
Penicillium
C
Aspergillus
D
Rhizobium

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Answer

Correct option: A.

Claviceps

a
(a) Claviceps perpurea is a fungus which causes ergotism in rye $(secale\, cereale)$ and other plants.

It also yields a hallucinogenic drug called $ LSD$.

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