(B) The fungus $Claviceps purpurea$ is responsible for causing ergot disease in cereal crops, most notably in rye $(Secale cereale)$.This fungus produ

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(B) The fungus $Claviceps purpurea$ is responsible for causing ergot disease in cereal crops, most notably in rye $(Secale cereale)$.This fungus produces alkaloids known as ergot alkaloids, which are toxic and can cause ergotism in humans and animals if contaminated grain is consumed.Therefore, the correct plant associated with ergot is rye.

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In which plant does the fungus $Claviceps purpurea$ (ergot) occur?

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Datura
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Rye
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Cannabis

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$(ii)$ Colletotrichum	$(b)$ Deuteromycetes
$(iii)$ Albugo	$(c)$ Phycomycetes
$(iv)$ Neurospora	$(d)$ Basidiomycetes

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Match the Column-$I$ and Column-$II$:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$(i)$ Agaricus $(a)$ Ascomycetes
$(ii)$ Colletotrichum $(b)$ Deuteromycetes
$(iii)$ Albugo $(c)$ Phycomycetes
$(iv)$ Neurospora $(d)$ Basidiomycetes