Question

'Ergot of Rye' causing organism
1.has coenocytic &aseptate mycelium
2.is a sac fungus
3. has cellulosic cell wall
4.reproduces by motile asexual spores.

Answer 1

Ergot or ergot fungi refers to a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps. The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea. This fungus grows on rye and related plants, and produces alkaloids that can cause ergotism in humans and other mammals who consume grains contaminated with its fruiting structure.

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