Ergot is a disease of cereals and grasses caused by fungi in the genus Claviceps. Of
particular concern are Claviceps purpurea in temperate regions, C. africana in sorghum …

Intermediate wheatgrass [IWG; Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & DR Dewey] is a
perennial grass with the unique distinction of having been, for more than 30 years, the target …

Hybrid rye breeding leads to considerably higher grain yield and a higher revenue to the
farmer. The basis of hybrid seed production is the CMS-inducing Pampa (P) cytoplasm …

Ergot caused by Claviceps purpurea is a problem for food and feed security in rye due to the
occurrence of toxic ergot alkaloids (EAs). For grain elevators and breeders, a quick, easy-to …

Contamination by ergot caused by the phytopathogenic fungus Claviceps purpurea is a
constant threat to the whole rye value chain. Ergot alkaloids (EA) produced within the fungal …

With the advent of hybrid breeding in the last decades of the twentieth century, the image of
rye changed from being perceived as a 'forgotten crop'to a pioneer among the cereals …

Key message Four QTL for ergot resistance (causal pathogen Claviceps purpurea) have
been identified in the durum wheat cultivar Greenshank. Abstract Claviceps purpurea is a …

Contamination of ergot (Claviceps purpurea) in grains continues to be a problem in
outcrossing plants like rye, especially in years of favorable infection (cold, rainy) conditions …

Abstract Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul is the causal organism for ergot impacting grass hosts,
including wheat. The pathogen produces ergot alkaloids (EAs) during the development of …

Ergot, fungal genus Claviceps, are worldwide distributed grass pathogens known for their
production of toxic ergot alkaloids (EAs) and the great agricultural impact they have on both …