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Introduction to the Toxins Special Issue on Ergot Alkaloids
Toxins, 2015 Ergot alkaloids are among the most relevant natural products in the history of toxins and pharmaceuticals. Until the late 20th century, human and livestock exposure to ergot alkaloids was primarily through ingestion of “ergots,” which are spur-shaped or ...
Christopher L. Schardl
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Whole-Genome Comparisons of Ergot Fungi Reveals the Divergence and Evolution of Species within the Genus Claviceps Are the Result of Varying Mechanisms Driving Genome Evolution and Host Range Expansion [PDF]
, 2021 The genus Claviceps has been known for centuries as an economically important fungal genus for pharmacology and agricultural research. Only recently have researchers begun to unravel the evolutionary history of the genus, with origins in South America ...
Wyka, Stephen A +5 more
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Wherefore the Magic? The Evolutionary Role of Psilocybin in Nature
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.This study explores the evolutionary role of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in Psilocybe mushrooms. We provide the first experimental tests of defence and community‐level evidence for invertebrate responses to psilocybin‐producing fungi, revealing significant negative effects on invertebrate locomotion, development, and survival.
K. J. Matthews Nicholass +16 more
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Ergot Alkaloids on Cereals and Seeds: Analytical Methods, Occurrence, and Future Perspectives
Molecules, 2023 Ergot alkaloids are secondary metabolites resulting from fungi of the genus Claviceps that have proven to be highly toxic. These mycotoxins commonly infect cereal crops such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats.
Ângela Silva +3 more
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Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 2, April 2026.A two‐year study reveals shared fungal communities between cranberry flowers and insect visitors, including Apis mellifera, Bombus species, solitary bees and hover flies. Greater fungal richness was present in pollinator‐accessible flowers compared to those that were tented.
Celeste C. Mezera +2 more
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Scientific Opinion on Ergot alkaloids in food and feed [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2012 <p>The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to deliver a scientific opinion on ergot alkaloids (EAs) in food and feed. EAs are produced by several members within the fungal orders of Hypocreales and Eurotiales.
EFSA Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain
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Acta Scientiarum: Animal Sciences, 2022 Ergot is a fungal disease and causes reductions in seed productivity and quality. We aimed to identify promising genotypes of brachiaria evaluating: (1) seed production potential (number of tillers, racemes per inflorescence, spikelets per raceme ...
João José de Abreu Assumpção Demarchi +6 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 499-515, March 2026.Fungal systematics can feel overwhelming given the vast species diversity within this kingdom, with numerous subgroups at every taxonomic rank. This often creates a disconnect between the undertsnidng of fungal taxonomic diversity and their societal relevance.
Anna Vaiana +4 more
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Claviceps africana sp. nov.; the distinctive ergot pathogen of sorghum in Africa [PDF]
, 1991 Stromata arising from ergot sclerotia from sorghum in Zimbabwe were different in colour and texture from those of Claviceps sorghi from sorghum in India, compounding other differences in the dynamics of the early stages of parasitism, the sugar ...
Mantle, P G +2 more
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A Review of Infectious and Non‐Infectious Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Goats
Reproduction in Domestic Animals, Volume 61, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT Goats play a vital role in global agriculture, particularly in developing regions, and are increasingly kept as companion animals. Given their economic and social importance, pregnancy losses in goats represent a substantial challenge, leading to considerable economic losses and raising concerns about animal welfare and public health, as some ...
Friederike Maria Kaus +4 more
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