Reprint
Global Impact of Ergot Alkaloids
Edited by
April 2022
252 pages
- ISBN978-3-0365-3780-1 (Hardback)
- ISBN978-3-0365-3779-5 (PDF)
This book is a reprint of the Special Issue Global Impact of Ergot Alkaloids that was published in
Biology & Life Sciences
Medicine & Pharmacology
Public Health & Healthcare
Summary
"The Global Impact of Ergot Alkaloids" addresses the very broad topic of ergot alkaloids and the influence that they have on many facets of life. The content in this Special Issue pertains to research studying fungi, plants, livestock, and humans. While the perspectives of each paper may differ, the common aspect is the interest and emphasis on ergot alkaloids. These compounds cross the spectrum from feared toxins to potential pharmaceutical discoveries. The research included spans the globe and has content that will attract the interest of readers from many different backgrounds.
Format
- Hardback
License
© 2022 by the authors; CC BY-NC-ND license
Keywords
ergot alkaloids; strain improvement; UV; EMS; Penicillium citrinum; response surface methodology; PBD; BBD; integrative interactomics; integrome; metabolomics; microbiome; tall fescue; Epichloë coenophiala; fescue toxicosis; ergot alkaloid occurrence; sclerotia; cereals; LC-MS/MS; correlation; survey; beef cattle; endophyte; ergot alkaloid; fescue toxicosis; isoflavone; metabolites; fescue toxicosis; genetic tolerance; cytokines; cow productivity; CRISPR/Cas9; non-transgenic engineered fungi; genome editing; genome sequencing; MinION; nanopore; secondary metabolites; endophyte transmission; livestock safety; insect testing; quality control; alkaloid profile; fescue toxicosis; single nucleotide polymorphism; milk production; calf growth; acute ergot exposure; ergot toxicity; sheep; vasoconstriction; adrenergic receptors; ergot; ethnopharmacology; abortion; childbirth; ergovaline; horse pastures; pregnant mares; species composition; ergot alkaloids; ergot fungi; gene divergence; gene diversity; indole diterpenes; phylogeny; secondary metabolites; Claviceps purpurea; fungal plant pathogen; biosynthetic gene cluster; ergot alkaloids; mycotoxins; untargeted metabolomics; mass spectrometry; sclerotia; blood vessel; ergovaline; myograph; serotonin; n/a