Organisms

Claviceps

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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Abstract

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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Synonyms

4 entry terms
  • Claviceps purpurea
  • Ergot Fungus
  • Sphacelia segetum
  • Fungus, Ergot

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. B01w.300w.107w.501w.200w

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QW 180.5.A8

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Claviceps. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002967. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002967
  2. Claviceps. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergot
  3. Claviceps. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6445454