noun🔗ShareMutterkornAny fungus in the genus Claviceps which are parasitic on grasses."The farmer worried about ergot infecting his rye crop, as the fungus can be harmful to both animals and humans. "Der Bauer sorgte sich um Mutterkorn, das seine Roggen-Ernte befallen könnte, da der Pilz sowohl für Tiere als auch für Menschen schädlich sein kann.organismplantbiologyagriculturemedicinediseasenaturesciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMutterkornThe sclerotium (wintering stage) of certain fungi in the genus Claviceps, appearing as a deformed grain in certain cereals and grasses infected by the fungi."The farmer was worried when he found ergot in his rye field, as eating it could make people sick. "Der Bauer war besorgt, als er Mutterkorn auf seinem Roggenfeld fand, da der Verzehr davon Menschen krank machen könnte.organismplantagriculturediseasemedicinebiologysciencefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
