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Ergot: The Genus Claviceps

By Vladimir Kren , Ladislav Cvak

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
1999
ISBN
9789057023750, 905702375X
LCC
RS165.E7 E65 1999
Open Library ID
OL3629813M
Language
english
Format
RAR
Filesize
7 MB (7854881 bytes)
Series
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles
Edition
1
Pages
499\0
Topic
Psychology
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

The sixth volume in the series Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles is written by experts actively working in ergot research. Ergot (Claviceps purpurrea) is best known as a disease of rye and grasses. It is probably the most widely cultivated fungus and it has become an important field crop. Ergot alkaloids, which are extensively used in medicine, are the main reason for its importance. The book begins with the history of ergot research which is comparable to that of the discovery of penicillin. Review articles on Claviceps taxonomy, genetics, biogenesis and pharmacology are based on recent achievements in molecular biology - some of them published here for the first time. The chapters on ergot cultivation, physiology and biotechnology are written by distinguished experts in industry. Sections dealing with the chemistry of ergot alkaloids and biotransformation are comprehensive and serve as good reference material. Unique information on world producers and

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