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Ergotism is caused due to...

Ergotism is caused due to

A

Claviceps

B

Penicillium

C

Aspergillus

D

Rhizobium

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A

Claviceps purpura or 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.
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