Dictionary of Plant Toxins

This dictionary is devoted to phytotoxins. Defined groups of toxins are presented alphabetically, with thorough indexing. Each entry includes information such as common name, chemical classification, Chemical Abstracts Service Registration number, molecular formula and molecular weight.

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Phytotoxins are poisonous substances produced by plants, mostly for reasons of protection and compound transport. The study of these substances has yielded many new medicinal products both for humans and other animals. This book provides a concise and comprehensive source of information on plant toxins.