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  2. Ergotism - Wikipedia

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    Ergotism (pron. / ˈ ɜːr ɡ ə t ˌ ɪ z ə m / UR-gət-iz-əm) is the effect of long-term ergot poisoning, traditionally due to the ingestion of the alkaloids produced by the Claviceps purpurea fungus—from the Latin clava "club" or clavus "nail" and -ceps for "head", i.e. the purple club-headed fungus—that infects rye and other cereals, and more recently by the action of a number of ...

  3. Grain entrapment - Wikipedia

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    Temperature extremes can cause problems for both rescuers and victims. Stored grain is often kept fresh by blowing dry air over it. This, combined with any moisture in the grain, can chill its core to 30 to 40 °F (−1 to 4 °C). [b] creating a risk of hypothermia for the victim, especially one fully engulfed.

  4. Ergot - Wikipedia

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    Ergot infection causes a reduction in the yield and quality of grain and hay, and if livestock eat infected grain or hay it may cause a disease called ergotism. Black and protruding sclerotia of C. purpurea are well known. However, many tropical ergots have brown or greyish sclerotia, mimicking the shape of the host seed.

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    Berries are the perfect addition to any smoothie and yogurt bowl—plus, they're perfect for snacking. But they also can come with a real risk of foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug ...

  6. Corn stunt disease - Wikipedia

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    [2] [16] In sweet corn, reflective mulches can be an effective way to control D. maidis and the disease it vectors, compared to insecticides. [17] Mulching should be performed early in the plant's development to properly control this disease, as greater damage happens if the plant host is younger when infected with corn stunt disease.

  7. List of maize diseases - Wikipedia

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    Rust, common corn Puccinia sorghi: Rust, southern corn Puccinia polysora: Rust, tropical corn Physopella pallescens. Physopella zeae = Angiopsora zeae. Sclerotium ear rot Southern blight Athelia rolfsii: Seed rot-seedling blight Athelia rolfsii. Bipolaris sorokiniana Bipolaris zeicola = Helminthosporium carbonum Diplodia maydis Exserohilum ...

  8. Corn (pathology) - Wikipedia

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    Although an excised corn resembles a barleycorn in shape, the two words 'corn' are unrelated. The word 'corn' for a callus derives from the Latin cornus 'horn', and is related to the Greek keras (whence keratin). The 'corn' of 'barley corn' descends from the Indo-European word for 'grain'. The similarity in form is a historical accident.

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    Coastal Bay Confections Candy Corn. Candy Corn Dots. Fruidles Candy Corn. Jelly Belly Candy Corn. Russell Stover Candy Corn Taffy. So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Candy Corn. Sweet’s Candy Corn