A major organism involved in the production of ergot is

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Claviceps purpura is a fungus that infects certain grasses (such as rye) and produces ergot alkaloids, which can be toxic to animals and humans if consumed in large quantities. Pseudomonas fluorescens and Escherichia coli are bacteria that are not known to produce ergot alkaloids. Aspergillus niger is a fungus that is used in industry for production of various enzymes and organic acids, but it does not produce ergot alkaloids.

A Major Organism Involved in the Production of Ergot Is