Ergotism is caused due to

Options

A. Claviceps
B. Penicillium
C. Aspergillus
D. Rhizobium

Answer

A

Explanation

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.