Three lineages (G1, G2 and G3) within the toxic invasive ergot fungus Claviceps purpurea
(Fries) Tulasne are known; these should be recognized as unique species, or at least as …

A well-established population of Claviceps purpurea var. spartinae RA Duncan & JF White
was found on the invasive common cord-grass Spartina anglica CE Hubbard at two …

Spartina alterniflora is a salt marsh halophyte introduced to the Pacific Coast of the United
States that has become a noxious weed in Willapa Bay, Washington. A sap-feeding insect …

Management actions against invasive species are usually most efficient during early stages
of invasion. Monitoring for early detection is therefore part of many management plans …

We investigated systematic relationships and morphological and ecological features of an
ergot that commonly infects species of the maritime grass Spartina. Phylogenetic analysis of …

The Claviceps purpurea population colonising British Spartina salt marsh stands is
characterised by unusually long cylindrical conidia (average 9· 5–12 μm) and sclerotia …

In our previous study of Claviceps purpurea three populations were found: G1 on open
localities, G2 from shady or wet habitats and G3 on Spartina stands of coastal salt marshes …

Claviceps purpurea is an important pathogen of grasses and source of novel chemical
compounds. Three groups within this species (G1, G2 and G3) have been recognized based …

Claviceps purpurea associated with grass hosts in salt-marsh habitats, also known as G3
ergot, can be differentiated from C. purpurea infecting grasses in other habitats, using …

Introduced alien species bring potential adverse impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem
functions. International shipping is an important vector for such unintentional introductions in …