Questions
Claviceps is parasitic on rye plant, and it causes:
a
Rust in rye
b
Ergot of rye
c
Smut in rye
d
Late blight of rye
detailed solution
Correct option is B
Claviceps is parasitic on rye plant and cause ‘Ergot’ disease. The fungus reproduces vegetatively with the help of sclerotia, inside the ovary of rye plant. Eating of sclerotia contaminated grains cause poisoning in animals and human beings. It is called ergotism.Talk to our academic expert!
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