Ergot: The Story of a Parasitic Fungus

Ergot: The Story of a Parasitic Fungus

Ergot: The Story of a Parasitic Fungus

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Ergot: The Story of a Parasitic Fungus

1958

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This educational film is an introduction to the ergot fungus, including lifecycle, cultivation, medicinal uses, and toxic effects. The film also summarises methods for the chemical extraction of ergoline compounds.

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