AuthorLoveless, A.R. & Peach, J.M.
Year1986
TitleEvidence from ascospores for host restriction in Claviceps purpurea
TypePaper
SourceTBMS Vol 86 (4): 603-610.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)C. purpurea ascospore size correlates with host grass genus suggesting there are three cryptospecies on UK grasses. (This is in additon to the currently accepted species/subspecies on Juncus and Spartina.)

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentClaviceps purpureaErgotFungi: Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae
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