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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergot - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergot
Illustrated article from Wikipedia on Claviceps purpurea which is parasitic on rye and other grains and causes ergotism when ingested. |
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Diseases of Rye - http://www.apsnet.org/online/common/names/rye.asp
Provides a list of the common and scientific names of the bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic nematode diseases that may infect this crop. |
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Diseases of Rye and Triticale - http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/prm7794
Some notes on identifying ergot, cottony snow mold and stem smut, and some possible management strategies. |