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Claviceps purpurea grows as parasite...

Claviceps purpurea grows as parasite

A

In human gut

B

In sugar cane roots

C

On pine needles

D

On fruits of grasses

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D
Claviceps purpurea (ergot fungus) causes ergot of cereals especially of rye (secale cereale).
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