Claviceps
Also known as paličkovice, Ergot
Ergot (), or ergot fungi, is a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomFungi
- PhylumAscomycota
- ClassSordariomycetes
- OrderHypocreales
- FamilyClavicipitaceae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater
via GBIF
Research
1,108 papers- The Usage of Ergot (Claviceps purpurea (fr.) Tul.) in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Historical Perspective.Toxins · 2021
- Parasitic fungus Claviceps as a source for biotechnological production of ergot alkaloids.Biotechnology advances · 2013
- Diversity of Claviceps paspali reveals unknown lineages and unique alkaloid genotypes.
Article
16 sectionsContents
- Life cycle
- Evolution
- Effects on humans, other mammals and LSD
- Economic Impact
- History
- Saint Anthony's fire and the Antonites
- Usage in gynaecology and obstetrics
- Speculated cause of hysterics and hallucinations
- ''Claviceps purpurea''
- ''Claviceps africana''
- Management
- In Media
- See also
- Sources
- References
- External links
Ergot (), or ergot fungi, is a group of fungi of the genus Claviceps.
The most prominent member of this group is Claviceps purpurea (rye ergot fungus). 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 (called ergot sclerotium).