Toxic constituents of legume forage plants [Dietary protein for livestock in the United States]

In this review, the toxic and antinutrient compounds biosynthesized by legumes used as forage crops in the United States are described under the categories alkaloids, amino acids, cyanogens, isoflavone and coumestan estrogenic principles, nitro compounds, protease inhibitors, phytohemagglutinins, sa...

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Published in:Economic botany 1981-07, Vol.35 (3), p.321-355
Main Authors: Smolenski, S.J, Kinghorn, A.D, Balandrin, M.F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkaloids
Clover
Forage
Legumes
Livestock
Plant biochemistry
Plants
Poisoning
Selenium
Toxicity
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Summary:In this review, the toxic and antinutrient compounds biosynthesized by legumes used as forage crops in the United States are described under the categories alkaloids, amino acids, cyanogens, isoflavone and coumestan estrogenic principles, nitro compounds, protease inhibitors, phytohemagglutinins, saponins, selenium compounds and tannins. The legume-related livestock conditions, bloat, locoweed poisoning and photodermatitis are also discussed. Relevant veterinary, phytochemical and toxicological literature citations are presented.
ISSN:0013-0001
1874-9364
DOI:10.1007/BF02859125