MeSH 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.;
CISMeF synonym : clavicep;
MeSH hyponym : ergot fungus; Fungus, Ergot;
Related MeSH term : Sphacelia segetum; Ergot Fungus; Fungus, Ergot;
MeSH Related Number : txid5111;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.
http://www.anses.fr/sites/default/files/documents/RCCP2008sa0047.pdf 2008 France French Edible Grain claviceps ergot alkaloids ergotism mycotoxins guidelines