Claviceps purpurea grows as parasite

Question

Claviceps purpurea grows as parasite (A) in human gut (B) in sugar cane roots (C) on pine needles (D) on fruits of grasses

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Claviceps purpurea is also known as ergot fungi. ‘Holy fire’ disease or condition is caused by eating rye flour contaminated by ergot alkaloid. This ergot alkaline was transfer to rye plant by the fungi Claviceps purpurea. These are found as parasites generally on fruits of grasses.

Q. Claviceps purpurea grows as parasite

in human gut

in sugar cane roots

on pine needles

on fruits of grasses

Claviceps purpurea is also known as ergot fungi. ‘Holy fire’ disease or condition is caused by eating rye flour contaminated by ergot alkaloid. This ergot alkaline was transfer to rye plant by the fungi Claviceps purpurea. These are found as parasites generally on fruits of grasses.