Ergot can be treated by deeply plowing fields to bury sclerotia. Is this statement true or false?

The statement is true because deeply plowing fields can indeed help manage ergot by burying the sclerotia, which are the resting structures of the ergot fungus. By bringing these sclerotia deeper into the soil, they are less likely to germinate and produce spores that infect crops. This practice is a form of cultural control aimed at reducing the incidence of ergot, as it disrupts the life cycle of the fungus.

In addition to plowing, implementing crop rotation and maintaining healthy soil can also contribute to reducing ergot populations in agricultural settings.