The Black Devil Called Ergot [PDF]
, 2010 The hypothesis that a certain fungus, known as ergot, might be somehow connected to the events occurring around Salem Village in 1691/2 has been controversial. The article “Ergotism: Satan Loose in Salem, ” by Linnda R.
Featherly, Joseph
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Microbial metabolites in nutrition, healthcare and agriculture [PDF]
, 2017 Microorganisms are a promising source of an enormous number of natural products, which have made significant contribution to almost each sphere of human, plant and veterinary life. Natural compounds obtained from microorganisms have proved their value in
Anshumali Mittal +3 more
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The identification of QTL controlling ergot sclerotia size in hexaploid wheat implicates a role for the Rht dwarfing alleles [PDF]
, 2015 The fungal pathogen Claviceps purpurea infects ovaries of a broad range of temperate grasses and cereals, including hexaploid wheat, causing a disease commonly known as ergot.
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Dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methysergide and sumatriptan - Basic science in relation to migraine treatment [PDF]
, 2012 The 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptor family mediates the effects of several drugs highly effective in migraine primarily by activating 5-HT 1B, 5-HT1D, and 5-HT1F receptors.
Dahlöf, C. (Carl) +1 more
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Faces of a Changing Climate: Semi-Quantitative Multi-Mycotoxin Analysis of Grain Grown in Exceptional Climatic Conditions in Norway [PDF]
, 2013 Recent climatological research predicts a significantly wetter climate in Southern Norway as a result of global warming. Thus, the country has already experienced unusually wet summer seasons in the last three years (2010–2012).
Beltrán Iturat, Eduardo +5 more
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Viability of endophytic fungus in different perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) varieties kept in different storage conditions : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2017 Epichloë endophytes form symbiotic relationships with cool-season grasses of the Pooideae family and are known to synthesise a range of bio-protective alkaloids.
Kitson, Elizabeth Rose
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Spectra of ergot alkaloids produced by Claviceps purpurea 1029c in solid-state fermentation system : influence of the composition of liquid medium used for impregnating sugar-cane pith bagasse [PDF]
, 1993 A total of 16 different combinations of the liquid nutrient medium used for impregnating sugar-cane pith bagasse have been evaluated for the production of total alkaloids by #Claviceps purpurea$ 1029c in a solid-state fermentation system, and for their ...
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American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2006 This manuscript reviews the history and pharmacognosy of ergot, and describes the isolation/preparation, chemistry, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of the major ergot alkaloids and their derivatives. A brief discussion of the hallucinogenic properties of lysergic acid diethylamide is also featured.
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Mycotoxin food safety risk in developing countries [PDF]
"Mycotoxins are produced by fungi, commonly known as mold. These toxins can develop during production, harvesting, or storage of grains, nuts, and other crops. Mycotoxins are among the most potent mutagenic and carcinogenic substances known.
Bhat Ramesh V., Vasanthi, Siruguri
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Mikotoksini u hrani i njihov učinak na ljudsko zdravlje [PDF]
, 2001 Mycotoxins are natural contaminants of cereals and other commodities throughout the world. They are produced by various strains of moulds, particularly in tropical countries.
Ana-Marija Domijan, Maja Peraica
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