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Evaluation of the toxicological effects of Neltuma alpataco (Prosopis alpataco) pod alkaloid extract
(Elsevier, 2024-04)The pods of Neltuma spp. have shown potential as a source of protein and energy in livestock. However, prolonged consumption of some of these species can lead to neurological symptoms in ruminants. This study aimed to ... -
Not all toxic butterflies are toxic: high intra- and interspecific variation in sequestration in subtropical swallowtails
(2017-12)Many herbivorous insects make use of plant secondary metabolites by consuming and storing these toxic compounds in their body tissue or integument, thereby obtaining chemical defense against their natural enemies. ... -
Screening for swainsonine among South American Astragalus species
(2017)Swainsonine is a toxic alkaloid found in several plant genera worldwide. The objective of this study was to screen several South American Astragalus species for the toxin swainsonine. Swainsonine was detected in 16 of 30 ...