NEET Biology question

Ergot of rye is caused by a species of

(A)Phytophthora
(B)Uncinula
(C)Ustilago
(D)ClavicepsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Ergot of rye is caused by *Claviceps purpurea*, an Ascomycete fungus that produces toxic alkaloids in infected grain, historically linked to ergotism (St. Anthony's

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