Biology · Food Contamination and Toxicology
An outbreak of nausea, vomiting, giddiness, and cases of peripheral gangrene was reported from an area where Pearl Millet (Bajra) is consumed as a staple food. This presentation points to Ergotism. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding this outbreak?
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- 1It is caused by a field fungus rather than a storage mold.
- 2High-yielding varieties of Bajra are generally more susceptible to ergot infestation.
- 3Infested grains can be separated by floating them in 20% salt water.
- 4It is caused by aflatoxins produced by the growth of fungi Claviceps purpurea.✓
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It is caused by aflatoxins produced by the growth of fungi Claviceps purpurea.
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