Claviceps sorghi
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Claviceps sorghi is a fungal plant pathogen belonging to the phylum Ascomycota in the kingdom Fungi- its anamorphic phase is known as sphacelia sorghi.[1] This species was first found in In India in 1915 and officially recorded in 1948 [1]. The Claviceps genus is known for their infection of cereal and millet crops.[2] This particular species of Claviceps infects Sorghum- giving the fungus its name 'sorghi'.[3] These species in Claviceps are known to produce ergot on their host, as a byproduct of their infection.[3] This can cause the disease known as ergotism when the infected crop is consumed.
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Claviceps sorghi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Sordariomycetes |
Order: | Hypocreales |
Family: | Clavicipitaceae |
Genus: | Claviceps |
Species: | C. sorghi |
Binomial name | |
Claviceps sorghi B.G.P. Kulk., (1976) | |
Synonyms | |
Sphacelia sorghi McRae, (1917) |
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