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Select the wrong statement about Claviceps purpurea 

Option: 1

It caused the destruction of 50 % of maize plants in the USA  (1970)


Option: 2

It causes Ergot  of Rye disease 


Option: 3

It grows on pine needles 


Option: 4

Both a and c


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  • Ustilago maydis was the cause of the destruction of 50% of maize plants in the USA (1970)
  • Claviceps Purpurea grows on the ears of rye, related cereals, forage plants and not on pine needles.
  • Hence, option d is the correct answer. 

 

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