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First Report of Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) on Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis) in Saskatchewan, Canada
2019-10-01
Abstract excerpt
Canary grass (Phalaris canariensis L.) belongs to the Poaceae family and is used mainly for bird feed, although efforts are underway to improve its quality for human consumption. Saskatchewan, Canada, is the main producer and exporter of canary grass. Claviceps purpurea (Fr.) Tul. infects unfertilized ovaries of cereal crops, resulting in ergot of rye (Secale cereale), wheat (Triticum aestivum), durum (Triticum du...
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- Literature Corpus work
- d32afa19-199c-5a76-844e-9908728ead69
- DOI
- 10.1094/pdis-11-18-2083-pdn
