Question
First stage of Claviceps life
cycle?Solution
The Honeydew stage is the first stage of the life cycle of Claviceps, a fungal genus that causes ergot disease in cereal crops. During this stage, the fungus secretes a sticky substance (honeydew) that attracts insects, helping to spread the fungal spores to other plants.
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