claviceps

incontável · nome próprio

A proper noun referring to a specific genus of fungi, known for its biological and medical significance.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio que designa um gênero de fungos, conhecido por seu significado biológico e médico.

1. Fungal genus C2 formal scientific

   A genus of parasitic fungi that infect the ovaries of grasses, particularly rye, producing alkaloids that can be toxic to humans and animals.

   • Claviceps purpurea is the most well-known species of this genus.
   • The fungus Claviceps infects cereal crops, causing ergot disease.
   • Farmers must monitor their fields for signs of Claviceps infection.

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