Preferred Label : claviceps;

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;

UNII : txid5110;

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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
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claviceps
ergot alkaloids
ergotism
mycotoxins
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