Ergot is got from

Alternaria salani

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Claviceps purpurea

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Puccinia graminis

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Fusarium oxysporium

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Solution

The correct option is C Claviceps purpurea
Ergot is a plant disease that is caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea. It grows on ears of rye and other similar plants.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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