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Descriptor English:
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Claviceps
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Claviceps
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Claviceps
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Synonyms English:
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Clavicep
Ergot Fungus
Fungus, Ergot
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Tree Number:
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B01.300.107.501.200
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Definition English:
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A genus of ascomycetous fungi, family Clavicipitaceae, order Hypocreales, parasitic on various grasses (POACEAE). The sclerotia contain several toxic alkaloids. Claviceps purpurea on rye causes ergotism. |
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History Note English:
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74(63)
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Record Number:
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2993
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Unique Identifier:
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D002967
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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